Johan August Arfwedson

1792 – 1841 Sweden

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Who was Johan August Arfwedson?

Swedish chemist (1792-1841)

Biographical data adapted from Wikipedia’s article on Johan August Arfwedson (CC BY-SA 4.0).

Born

January 4, 1792

Finnerödja

Died

1841

Bilbao

Nationality

Zodiac Sign

Capricorn

Family & Personal Life

ParentJacob Arfwedson

ParentAnna Elisabet Holterman

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