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Carl Adolph Agardh
Swedish cleric and botanist (1785–1859).
The record
Carl Adolph Agardh was a Swedish cleric and botanist. Born on 23 January 1785 in Båstads parish, Agardh died on 28 January 1859 in Karlstad church parish at the age of 74.
Positions held include seat 4 of the Swedish Academy (1834–1859) and Bishop of the Diocese of Karlstad (1836–1859). Agardh studied at Lund University.
With a Wikipedia article in 37 languages, Carl Adolph Agardh is No. 69,016 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 23 January 1785, Båstads parish
- Died
- 28 January 1859, Karlstad church parish (aged 74)
- Country
- Sweden
- Known as
- Botanist, pteridologist, politician
- Field
- Religion
- Education
- Lund University
- Languages
- Latin, Swedish
- Children
- 2
- Wikipedia editions
- 37
Did you know
49
Was 49 when first seat 4 of the Swedish Academy (1834).
74
Lived to 74.
23 Jan
Shares a birthday with David Hilbert and Stendhal.
37
Has a Wikipedia article in 37 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Career
Positions held
- 1834–1859Seat 4 of the Swedish Academy
- 1836–1859Bishop of the Diocese of Karlstad
Connections
Carl Adolph Agardh
- ChildJacob Georg Agardh
- ChildEmilia Fröding
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