August Nordenskiöld
August Nordenskiöld (1754-1792)was a fenno-swedish alchemist. He was supported by the king of Sweden, Gustav III, in his efforts to find the "Philosopher's Stone", or "lapis philosophorum", in order to create gold. In 1782 he lead the kingdoms mining operations in Finland.
Categories: 1754 births | 1792 deaths | Alchemists | Swedish people stubs