Andres Mathiesen
Estonian forest scientist
About Andres Mathiesen
Lived 1890 – 1955 (aged 64). Andres Mathiesen was an Estonian and Swedish forestry scientist, university teacher and forestry worker.
Andres Mathiesen (until 1938 Andrei Mathiesen; 1 December 1890 Sindi – 3 May 1955 near Stockholm) was an Estonian forest scientist. He was the first Estonian doctor and professor of forestry science.
In 1950, he graduated from St. Petersburg Forestry Institute. From 1920 to 1944, he taught at Tartu University (since 1924 professor). From 1941 to 1943, he was the prorector of Tartu University. In 1944, he moved to Sweden. From 1951 to 1955, he worked at Stockholm Forestry Institute .
He was one of the founders of Estonian higher education of forestry and Academical Forestry Association .
Awards: 1940: Protection of Natural Amenities Medal, II rank
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Who was Andres Mathiesen?
Estonian forest scientist (1890-1955)
When was Andres Mathiesen born?
Andres Mathiesen was born on 1 December 1890 in Sindi.
When did Andres Mathiesen die?
Andres Mathiesen died on 3 May 1955 in Stockholm.
What was Andres Mathiesen's occupation?
Andres Mathiesen was a forestry scientist, university teacher and forestry worker.
What nationality was Andres Mathiesen?
Andres Mathiesen was Estonian and Swedish.
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