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Fredrik Gripenstierna

1728-12-04 – 1804-02-25

Life & Legacy

Fredrik Gripenstierna (1728–1804) was a Swedish nobleman and member of the Gripenstierna clan. He is remembered for having built a cipher device regarded as the world's first cryptographic machine.

Occupation & Career

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  1. Wikidata population candidate Q19689979 — wikidata View source

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