Fredrik Alexanderson
Swedish American electrical engineer (1878–1975)
1878 — 1975
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish American electrical engineer (1878–1975)
Born
January 25, 1878
Died
1975 (age ~97)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
electrician, inventor, electrical engineer
SwedenBorn in Uppsala Cathedral AssemblyDied in Schenectady
1878
Born in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly (1878-01-25)
1919
AwardIEEE Medal of Honor
1944
AwardEdison Medal
1944
AwardCedergren Medal
1975
Died in Schenectady
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Fredrik Alexanderson?+
Fredrik Alexanderson is Swedish American electrical engineer (1878–1975). Born in 1878.
What does the name Fredrik mean?+
The name Fredrik means "a male given name. Etymology: Of - origin, cognate with the Frederick. First recorded as a given name in Norway ca. 1060.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Fredrik Alexanderson born?+
Fredrik Alexanderson was born on January 25, 1878.
When did Fredrik Alexanderson die?+
Fredrik Alexanderson died in 1975, at approximately 97 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: Of - origin, cognate with the Frederick. First recorded as a given name in Norway ca. 1060.
The name Fredrik is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: Of - origin, cognate with the Frederick. First recorded as a given name in Norway ca. 1060.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Names related to Fredrik
Fredrik — January 25, 1878
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aquarius
Independent, innovative, humanitarian
Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
Chinese Zodiac
Tiger
Brave, competitive, confident
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
1 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Rowan
Visionary, creative, original thinker
Ogham: Luis · Jan 21 – Feb 17
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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