Eva Ekeblad
Swedish scientist (1724-1786)
1724 — 1786
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish scientist (1724-1786)
Born
July 10, 1724
Died
1786 (age ~62)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
chemist, land owner, agronomist
SwedenBorn in StockholmDied in Lidköping
1724
Born in Stockholm (1724-07-10)
1786
Died in Lidköping
About
Eva Ekeblad was a Swedish agriculturist and salon hostess. She discovered a method to make alcohol and flour from potatoes, significantly reducing Sweden's incidence of famine. She became the first female member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
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Who is Eva Ekeblad?+
Eva Ekeblad was a Swedish agriculturist and salon hostess. She discovered a method to make alcohol and flour from potatoes, significantly reducing Sweden's incidence of famine. She became the first female member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
What does the name Eva mean?+
The name Eva means "female given name (Εύα)". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Eva Ekeblad born?+
Eva Ekeblad was born on July 10, 1724.
When did Eva Ekeblad die?+
Eva Ekeblad died in 1786, at approximately 62 years of age.
Name Meaning
female given name (Εύα)
The name Eva is of Spanish origin, meaning "female given name (Εύα)". It is traditionally a female name.
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Eva — July 10, 1724
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Cancer
Nurturing, loyal, protective
Water · Moon · Jun 21 – Jul 22
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
2 Cimi
Death — transformation, rebirth
Celtic Tree
Holly
Noble, leader, strategist
Ogham: Tinne · Jul 8 – Aug 4
Birthstone: Ruby — Passion, vitality
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Guestbook
Built on your work. Hope I did it justice.
— a researcher
Legend.
— anon
Your paper from '98 is still on my desk. Dog-eared and highlighted.
— a grad student
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