Anders Jonas Ångström
Swedish physicist
1814 — 1874
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish physicist
Born
August 13, 1814
Died
1874 (age ~60)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
astronomer, physicist, university teacher
SwedenBorn in Lögdö brukDied in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly
1814
Born in Lögdö bruk (1814-08-13)
1870
AwardForeign Member of the Royal Society
1872
AwardRumford Medal
1874
Died in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly
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Anders Jonas Ångström was a Swedish physicist and one of the founders of the science of spectroscopy.
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Who is Anders Jonas Ångström?+
Anders Jonas Ångström was a Swedish physicist and one of the founders of the science of spectroscopy.
What does the name Anders mean?+
The name Anders means "a male given name". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Anders Jonas Ångström born?+
Anders Jonas Ångström was born on August 13, 1814.
When did Anders Jonas Ångström die?+
Anders Jonas Ångström died in 1874, at approximately 60 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name
The name Anders is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name". It is traditionally a male name.
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Anders — August 13, 1814
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Leo
Confident, generous, warm-hearted
Fire · Sun · Jul 23 – Aug 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dog
Loyal, honest, kind
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Chuen
Monkey — play, magic, artistry
Celtic Tree
Hazel
Wise, perceptive, academic
Ogham: Coll · Aug 5 – Sep 1
Birthstone: Peridot — Strength, healing
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Guestbook
You made me understand something I thought was beyond me.
— a curious mind
Respect.
— .
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