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August Tammekann

1894 – 1959

Estonian geographer

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About August Tammekann

Lived 1894 – 1959 (aged 64). August Tammekann was an Estonian, Finnish and Swedish geographer, university teacher, sailor and geologist.

August Ferdinand Tammekann (until 1921 Jürgenson; 14 September 1894 Tallinn – 23 February 1959 Heinola, Finland) was an Estonian geographer.

In 1923 he graduated from the University of Tartu. He started teaching at the University of Tartu in 1926. During his Tartu years, he lived in Villa Tammekann, designed in 1936 by Alvar Aalto. Between 1942 and 1959 he intermittently worked at the University of Helsinki. He was appointed a professor in 1953.

His main fields of research were Estonian geomorphology, paleogeography, and population distribution. He was also interested in local history.

Works 1926: Die Oberflächengestaltung des nordostestländischen Küstentafellandes: akademische Abhandlung (Helsinki: University of Helsinki)

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Lomonosov Moscow State University, University of Tartu, University of Helsinki
Employers
Geological Survey of Finland, University of Helsinki, University of Tartu

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Frequently asked questions

Who was August Tammekann?

Estonian geographer (1894-1959)

When was August Tammekann born?

August Tammekann was born on 14 September 1894 in Tallinn.

When did August Tammekann die?

August Tammekann died on 23 February 1959 in Heinola.

What was August Tammekann's occupation?

August Tammekann was a geographer, university teacher, sailor and geologist.

What nationality was August Tammekann?

August Tammekann was Estonian, Finnish and Swedish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: August Tammekann

· Wikidata: Q11853377

· DBpedia: August Tammekann

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