Johan August Arfwedson
Swedish chemist (1792-1841)
1792 — 1841
Quick Facts
Profession
Swedish chemist (1792-1841)
Born
January 4, 1792
Died
1841 (age ~49)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
notary, chemist
SwedenBorn in FinnerödjaDied in Bilbao
1792
Born in Finnerödja (1792-01-04)
1841
Died in Bilbao
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Johan August Arfwedson was a Swedish chemist who discovered the chemical element lithium in 1817 by isolating it as a salt.
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Who is Johan August Arfwedson?+
Johan August Arfwedson was a Swedish chemist who discovered the chemical element lithium in 1817 by isolating it as a salt.
What does the name Johan mean?+
The name Johan means "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Johan August Arfwedson born?+
Johan August Arfwedson was born on January 4, 1792.
When did Johan August Arfwedson die?+
Johan August Arfwedson died in 1841, at approximately 49 years of age.
Name Meaning
A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.
The name Johan is of Spanish origin, meaning "A female given name from Hebrew.. Etymology: An archaic variant of Joan, from Johan, from Johanna. Cf. John.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Johan — January 4, 1792
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Capricorn
Ambitious, disciplined, patient
Earth · Saturn · Dec 22 – Jan 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rat
Quick-witted, resourceful, versatile
Water · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
3 Men
Eagle — vision, freedom, higher mind
Celtic Tree
Birch
Ambitious, driven, charming
Ogham: Beith · Dec 24 – Jan 20
Birthstone: Garnet — Protection, strength
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