Erik Laxman

Finland Swedish explorer (1737-1796) · Sweden · Historical Figures · Died at 58

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Erik Gustavovich Laxmann was a Finnish-Swedish clergyman, explorer and natural scientist born in Savonlinna (Nyslott) in Finland, then part of Sweden. He is remembered today for his taxonomic work on the fauna of Siberia and for his attempts to establish relations between Imperial Russia and Tokugawa Japan.

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Erik Gustavovich Laxmann

Erik Laxmann memorial in Savonlinna, his childhood home

Awards

Order of St. Vladimir, 4th class

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Child: Adam Laxman

About this person

Country

Sweden

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