Updated Feb 20, 2026
Details
Birthday
(Monday)
Died
Birthplace
Storkyrkoförsamlingen, Sweden
Nationality
Languages
English, French, German, Swedish
Spouse
Alma Cleve (1874-1905)
Children
3 children: Agnes Cleve-Jonand, Astrid Cleve, Célie Brunius
Education
Uppsala University
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
鼠 Rat
Popularity
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Per Teodor Cleve: Swedish chemist who discovered holmium and thulium (1840-1905).
Born in Storkyrkoförsamlingen (died at age 65).
Recipient of the Davy Medal.
Studied at Uppsala University.
AWARDS (1)
B
Davy Medal
WON
Biography
Per Teodor Cleve was a Swedish chemist, biologist, mineralogist and oceanographer. He is best known for his discovery of the chemical elements holmium and thulium.
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