About
Baron, botanist, mineralogist geologist, and arctic explorer who was a member of the famous Nordenskiöld family. He is best known for leading the Vega expedition along the northern coast of Eurasia, which was the first complete crossing of the Northeast Passage.
Before Fame
He attended the University of Helsinki.
Trivia
His books include The Voyage of the Vega Round Asia and Europe: With a Historical Review of Previous Journeys Along the North Coast of the Old World.
Family Life
He had two children, Erland and Gustaf Nordenskiöld.
Associated With
Another prominent scientist is Charles Darwin.
