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Andres Mathiesen

1890 – 1955

Estonian forest scientist

Forestry scientistUniversity teacher Forestry worker

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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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Important facts

Born

1 December 1890, Sindi

Birth century

19th century

Died

3 May 1955, Stockholm

Occupation

Forestry scientist, university teacher, forestry worker

Nationality

Estonia, Sweden

Employers

University of Tartu

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andres Mathiesen

· Wikidata: Q12359147

· DBpedia: Andres Mathiesen

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