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Jakob Gadolin

Finnish bishop

  • Fame39.7
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Lived 1719–1802, aged 83Sweden
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  • Era
    1719–1802
    Aged 83
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Updated 2026-06-15

Jakob Gadolin was a Finnish and Swedish Lutheran bishop, professor of physics and theology, politician and statesman. He worked as a professor of mathematics, astronomy, physics and theology at the Royal Academy of Turku and was appointed bishop of the Archdiocese of Turku in 1788. As a member of parliament, he was for a long time one of the leading representatives of the Hats party within the clergy. He is generally considered the pioneer of mathematical physics in Finland.

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