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Carl Fredrik Meinander

1916 – 2004

Finnish professor or archeology

Anthropologist Archaeologist
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About Carl Fredrik Meinander

Lived 1916 – 2004 (aged 87). Carl Fredrik Meinander was a Finnish anthropologist and archaeologist.

Carl Fredrik Waldemar Meinander (October 6, 1916 Helsinki – August 23, 2004 Helsinki) was a Finnish archaeologist and professor of Finnish and Scandinavian archaeology at University of Helsinki in Finland. His son is Professor Henrik Meinander.

Books Några forngravar i Laihela (1943) De österbottniska tvärlåsspännena (1949) Esihistoria. Etelä-Pohjanmaan historia I (1950) Die Bronzezeit in Finnland (1954) Die Kiukaiskultur (1954) Kolsvidja (1957) Smikärr (1962) Kommentarer till spånpålens historia (1962) Skifferknivar med djurskaft (1964) Dåvits (1969) Myrsbacka (1984) Radiokarbondateringar till Finlands stenålder (1971) Svenska Österbottens historia, I Om introduktion av sädesodling i Finland

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Important facts

Born
6 October 1916, Helsinki
Birth century
20th century
Died
23 August 2004, Helsinki
Occupation
Anthropologist, archaeologist
Nationality
Finland, Grand Duchy of Finland
Education
University of Helsinki
Employers
University of Helsinki
Awards
Memorial medal of the Winter War; Cross of Liberty, 4th Class; Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class; Memorial medal of the Continuation War; Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland
Also known as
C. F. Meinander, Carl Fredrik Waldemar Meinander

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Fredrik Meinander?

Finnish professor or archeology (1916-2004)

When was Carl Fredrik Meinander born?

Carl Fredrik Meinander was born on 6 October 1916 in Helsinki.

When did Carl Fredrik Meinander die?

Carl Fredrik Meinander died on 23 August 2004 in Helsinki.

What was Carl Fredrik Meinander's occupation?

Carl Fredrik Meinander was an anthropologist and archaeologist.

What nationality was Carl Fredrik Meinander?

Carl Fredrik Meinander was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Fredrik Meinander

· Wikidata: Q3353143

· DBpedia: Carl Fredrik Meinander

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