Christopher Polhem

Christopher Polhammar better known as Christopher Polhem, which he took after his ennoblement in 1716, was a Swedish scientist, inventor and industrialist. He made significant contributions to the economic and industrial development of Sweden, particularly mining. He was ennobled by King Charles XII of Sweden for his contributions to Swedish technological development.

18 December 1661

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Born in the same month (December 1661): Robert Harley, 1st Earl of Oxford and Earl Mortimer