Birth of Anders Celsius
Birth of Anders Celsius
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Anders Celsius Biography and Timeline
Follow Anders Celsius through 5 dated historical records for Sweden.
Anders Celsius, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
5Distinct records
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1701–1742Years on this page
1701
Birth of Anders Celsius
Anders Celsius is born into an academic family in Uppsala.
Role range: 1701-1744
1736
Lapland Meridian Expedition
Participates in measurements of a meridian arc near the Arctic Circle.
Measurement of Earths Shape
Supports evidence that Earth is flattened at the poles.
1742
Invention of Thermometer
Invents the Celsius temperature scale
Records, sources and methodology
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