Nordenskiöld was Finnish-Swedish, a nationality that reflects his dual heritage. He was born in Finland, which was then part of the Russian Empire, and his father was a Swedish-speaking Finn. Nordenskiöld's family background and upbringing in Finland shaped his identity and influenced his later career as an explorer and scientist.
The Extraordinary Expedition: Adolf Erik Nordenskiöld - A Quiz on the Remarkable Geologist and Polar Explorer