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Oskar Backlund
Swedish astronomer (1846–1916)
Oskar Backlund was born on April 28, 1846 in Länghem, Sweden and died on August 29, 1916, aged 70.
Born
April 28, 1846
Oskar Backlund died aged 70.
Died: August 29, 1916
Source:
- Biographical Database of Southern African Science
- BnF authorities
- Dictionary of Swedish National Biography
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Länghem, Sweden
- Professions
- astronomer, academic
- Citizenship
- Russian Empire, Sweden
More about Oskar Backlund
- Zodiac sign
- Taurus
Family
- Child
- Helge Backlund
All birth date sources
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- Biographical Database of Southern African Science
- BnF authorities
- Dictionary of Swedish National Biography
- La France savante
- Swedish church birth records
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026. View Wikidata record
Questions people ask
How old was Oskar Backlund when they died?
Oskar Backlund died aged 70.
When is Oskar Backlund’s birthday?
Oskar Backlund’s recorded birthday is April 28.
Where was Oskar Backlund born?
Oskar Backlund was born in Länghem, Sweden.
When did Oskar Backlund die?
Oskar Backlund died on August 29, 1916.