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The Gadolin family is a Finnish noble family, whose members held significant positions in the history of Finland.

Notable members

  • Jakob Gadolin (1719-1802), Finnish Lutheran Bishop and Johan Gadolin's father
  • Johan Gadolin (1760-1852), Finnish chemist
  • Axel Gadolin (1828-1892), Finnish/Russian crystallographer and lieutenant general
  • Alexander Gadolin (1868-1939), Finnish jurist

See also

  • 2638 Gadolin, asteroid
  • Gadolinite, silicate mineral
  • Gadolinium, chemical element