# Sveinn Pálsson

> Sveinn Pálsson was an Icelandic medical doctor and a naturalist who carried out systematic observations of Icelandic glaciers in the 1790s. He also observed volcanoes and wildlife throughout his homeland. He studied medicine and natural science in Copenhagen (1787-1791) before spending four years travelling around Iceland studying nature. He described his research in Ferðabók and in addition wrote Jöklarit and Eldrit. Sveinn also wrote extensively about medicine.

*Icelandic physician and naturalist*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Scientist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q39631))
- **Category:** Scientists
- **Born:** 1762-04-25
- **Died:** 1840-04-24
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Fame
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- **Profile completeness:** 60.0 / 100

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