List of Swedish scientists

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This is a list of Swedish scientists.

Archaeology

Biology and environmental science

Chemistry

Computer science and numerical analysis

Engineering

Geology and geography

Mathematics

Medicine

Physics and astronomy

Social sciences

Statistics and data science

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