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Anders Celsius

astronomer and physicist

Born: Died: Swedish

Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician. He was professor of astronomy at Uppsala University from 1730 to 1744, but traveled from 1732 to 1735 visiting notable observatories in Germany, Italy and France. He founded the Uppsala Astronomical Observatory in 1741, and in 1742 proposed (an inverted form of) the centigrade temperature scale, which was later renamed Celsius in his honour.

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Swedish astronomer and physicist

Anders Celsius's Historical Timeline

  1. Astronomer Anders Celsius introduces the Celsius temperature scale, which now bears his name

    Astronomer Anders Celsius introduces the Celsius temperature scale, which now bears his name

  2. Anders Celsius dies

    Anders Celsius, Swedish astronomer and physicist, known for swedish astronomer and physicist, died on 1744-04-25. Anders Celsius was a Swedish astronomer, physicist and mathematician.

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When was Anders Celsius born?
Anders Celsius was born on 1701-04-25 (Swedish).
What is Anders Celsius known for?
Swedish astronomer and physicist
What historical events involved Anders Celsius?
Anders Celsius was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Astronomer Anders Celsius introduces the Celsius temperature scale, which now bears his name, Anders Celsius dies.
When did Anders Celsius die?
Anders Celsius died on 1744-01-01.

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