Väinö Tanner (geographer)
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| Born | 10 May 1881 Hämeenlinna |
| Died | 26 April 1948 (aged 66) Hässleholm |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Citizenship | Finland Sweden |
| Alma mater | University of Helsinki |
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| Fields | Geography Geomorphology Quaternary geology |
| Institutions | University of Helsinki |
Väinö Tanner (1881–1948) was a Finnish geographer, geologist, professor and diplomat. Tanner is best known for his studies on the Quaternary geology of northern Finland. He was a vocal opponent to the Finnicization of the University of Helsinki.[1]
References
- ^ Lindberg, Johan (August 5, 2011). "Tanner, Väinö". Uppslagsverket Finland (in Swedish). Retrieved 25 October 2021.
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