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Wreath-Laying at Anders Celsius's Grave

Axel Sagerholm · 1944

A 1944 photograph showing a man laying a wreath at Celsius's grave in Old Uppsala Church, marking 200 years since his death.

Shows the 200th-anniversary commemoration of Celsius's death at his grave, reflecting his lasting scientific legacy.

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A man stands laying a wreath at a grave in Old Uppsala Church during a 1944 commemorative ceremony.
Axel Sagerholm, photograph of wreath-laying at Anders Celsius's grave, Old Uppsala Church, 1944. Upplands Museum, Sweden.

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What it is

This is a photograph taken in 1944 by Axel Sagerholm, showing a man placing a wreath at the grave of Anders Celsius in Old Uppsala Church. The image was made for the 200th anniversary of Celsius's death and is held today by the Upplands Museum in Sweden.

Why it matters

The photograph does not come from Celsius's own lifetime, but it shows how later generations remembered him as an important scientist nearly two centuries after he died. It is a useful source for understanding how historical figures become honoured through public ceremonies and memorials.

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  • Why might people organise a ceremony exactly 200 years after someone's death?
  • What does this photograph tell us about Celsius's reputation long after he died?
  • What is missing from this image that would help us understand who Celsius actually was?

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