About Harald Keres
Lived 1912 – 2010 (aged 97). Harald Keres was a Russian and Estonian physicist, military personnel and university teacher.
Harald Keres (, in Pärnu – 26 June 2010) was an Estonian physicist considered to be the father of the Estonian school of relativistic gravitation theory. In 1996 Keres was awarded the Order of the National Coat of Arms, Class III. He told friendly jokes to his students: "I am not Paul's brother; Paul is my brother".
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Who was Harald Keres?
Estonian physicist (1912–2010)
When was Harald Keres born?
Harald Keres was born on 15 November 1912 in Pärnu.
When did Harald Keres die?
Harald Keres died on 26 June 2010 in Tartu.
What was Harald Keres's occupation?
Harald Keres was a physicist, military personnel and university teacher.
What nationality was Harald Keres?
Harald Keres was Russian and Estonian.
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