Väinö Tanner (geographer)
Finnish geographer, geologist, professor and diplomat
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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]
Born10 May 1881
Hämeenlinna
Died26 April 1948 (aged 66)
Hässleholm
CitizenshipFinland
Sweden
Sweden
EducationUniversity of Helsinki
Väinö Tanner | |
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| Born | 10 May 1881 Hämeenlinna |
| Died | 26 April 1948 (aged 66) Hässleholm |
| Citizenship | Finland Sweden |
| Education | University of Helsinki |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Geography Geomorphology Quaternary geology |
| Workplaces | University of Helsinki |
