Christopher Polhem Scientist

Christopher Polhammar (18 December 1661 – 30 August 1751), better known as About this sound Christopher Polhem , which he took after his ennoblement, was a Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining.

Personal facts

Christopher Polhem
Alias (AKA)Polhammar Chrisopher
Birth dateDecember 18, 1661
Birth place
Gotland , Visby , Sweden
Nationality
Swedes
Date of deathAugust 30, 1751
Place of death
Stockholm , Sweden
Residence
Sweden
Education
Uppsala University
University of Harderwijk
Known for
Göta Canal

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