Per Teodor Cleve
Swedish chemist who discovered holmium and thulium (1840-1905)
1840 — 1905
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Profession
Swedish chemist who discovered holmium and thulium (1840-1905)
Born
February 10, 1840
Died
1905 (age ~65)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
scientist, zoologist, geologist
SwedenBorn in StorkyrkoförsamlingenDied in Uppsala
1840
Born in Storkyrkoförsamlingen (1840-02-10)
1894
AwardDavy Medal
1905
Died in Uppsala
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Per Teodor Cleve was a Swedish chemist, biologist, mineralogist and oceanographer. He is best known for his discovery of the chemical elements holmium and thulium.
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Who is Per Teodor Cleve?+
Per Teodor Cleve was a Swedish chemist, biologist, mineralogist and oceanographer. He is best known for his discovery of the chemical elements holmium and thulium.
What does the name Per mean?+
The name Per means "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Per Teodor Cleve born?+
Per Teodor Cleve was born on February 10, 1840.
When did Per Teodor Cleve die?+
Per Teodor Cleve died in 1905, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter
The name Per is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is traditionally a male name.
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Per — February 10, 1840
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Aquarius
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Air · Uranus · Jan 20 – Feb 18
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