About Birger Bohlin
Lived 1898 – 1990 (aged 92). Birger Bohlin was a Swedish paleontologist, geologist and university teacher.
Dr. Anders Birger Bohlin (26 March 1898 – 28 November 1990) was a Swedish palaeontologist. As well as his work on dinosaurs and prehistoric mammals, Bohlin was part of the group that established the existence of Peking Man (Sinanthropus pekinensis). In the 1950s, the scientific designation of Peking Man was changed when the hominid was generally decided to be a Homo erectus.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Birger Bohlin's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Birger Bohlin?
Swedish paleontologist (1898-1990)
When was Birger Bohlin born?
Birger Bohlin was born on 26 March 1898 in Lidköping.
When did Birger Bohlin die?
Birger Bohlin died on 28 November 1990 in Uppsala.
What was Birger Bohlin's occupation?
Birger Bohlin was a paleontologist, geologist and university teacher.
What nationality was Birger Bohlin?
Birger Bohlin was Swedish.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Birger Bohlin. https://biography.guide/birger-bohlin/
MLA: "Birger Bohlin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/birger-bohlin/.
Chicago: "Birger Bohlin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/birger-bohlin/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:30 UTC