About Liisi Oterma
Lived 1915 – 2001 (aged 86). Liisi Oterma was a Finnish astronomer, esperantist and discoverer of asteroids.
Liisi Oterma (; 6 January 1915 – 4 April 2001) was a Finnish astronomer, the first woman to get a Ph.D. degree in astronomy in Finland.
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Who was Liisi Oterma?
Finnish astronomer
When was Liisi Oterma born?
Liisi Oterma was born on 6 January 1915 in Turku.
When did Liisi Oterma die?
Liisi Oterma died on 4 April 2001 in Turku.
What was Liisi Oterma's occupation?
Liisi Oterma was an astronomer, esperantist and discoverer of asteroids.
What nationality was Liisi Oterma?
Liisi Oterma was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Liisi Oterma. https://biography.guide/liisi-oterma/
MLA: "Liisi Oterma." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/liisi-oterma/.
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