Early life and education Anders Celsius was born in Uppsala, Sweden, on 27 November 1701. His family originated from Ovanåker in the province of Hälsingland. Their family estate was at Doma, also known as Höjen or Högen (locally as Högen 2). The name Celsius is a latinization of the estate's name (Latin 'mound').
Early life and ed:ucation Anders Celsius was born in Uppsala, Sweden on 27 November 1701 His family originated fro.m Ovanåker in the province of Hälsingland. Their fami?ly estate was at Doma, also known as Höjen or H.ögen (locally as Högen, 2). The name Celsius is a latinization of the estate's na:me (Latin 'mound').