Axel Olai Heikel

Axel Olai Heikel (April 28, 1851 – September 6, 1924) was a Finnish ethnographer and archaeologist, and cousin of Viktor, Felix, Anna, and Ivar Heikel. He is one of the founders of ethnology in Finland.

Professor

Axel Olai Heikel
Axel Olai Heikel c.1900.
Credit: Thorvald Nyblin
Born(1851-04-28)April 28, 1851
Brändö, Grand Duchy of Finland, Russian Empire
DiedApril 28, 1924(1924-04-28) (aged 72)
Helsinki, Finland
Other namesRussian: Аксель Олай Гейкель
CitizenshipGrand Duchy of Finland
Alma materUniversity of Helsinki
Spouse
Maria Castrén
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(m. 1890)​
Children5
Parents
  • Carl Henrik Heikel (father)
  • Emma Fredrika Heikel (mother)
RelativesAnna Heikel, Felix Heikel, Ivar Heikel, Viktor Heikel
Scientific career
FieldsHistory
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