Christopher Polhem
Born18 December 1661
Tingstäde, Gotland, Sweden
Died30 August 1751(1751-08-30) (aged 89)
Stockholm, Sweden
ResidenceSweden
NationalitySwedish
Alma materUppsala University
University of Harderwijk
Known forGöta Canal
Various inventions
Scientific career
FieldsPhysics, Mechanics