Anders Celsius
Swedish astronomer, physicist, and naturalist (1701-1744).
The record
Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer, physicist, and naturalist. Born on 27 November 1701 in Uppsala, Celsius died on 25 April 1744 in Uppsala Cathedral Assembly at the age of 42.
Positions held include Rector of the University of Uppsala (1739) and Rector of the University of Uppsala (1743). Notable works include Celsius temperature scale. Celsius studied at Uppsala University. Honours include Fellow of the Royal Society.
With a Wikipedia article in 99 languages, Anders Celsius is No. 13,815 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 27 November 1701, Uppsala
- Died
- 25 April 1744, Uppsala Cathedral Assembly (aged 42)
- Country
- Sweden
- Known as
- Astronomer, physicist, mathematician
- Field
- Science
- Education
- Uppsala University
- Languages
- Latin, Swedish
- Wikipedia editions
- 99
Did you know
Was 38 when first rector of the University of Uppsala (1739).
Lived to 42.
Shares a birthday with Bruce Lee and Jimi Hendrix.
One of 21 people in the Index born in Uppsala, with Ingmar Bergman.
Has a Wikipedia article in 99 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1739Rector of the University of Uppsala
- 1743Rector of the University of Uppsala
Connections
- FatherNils Celsius
- MotherGunilla Maria Spole
Honours and works
Awards
- Fellow of the Royal Society1736
Notable works
- Celsius temperature scale
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