About Rafael Suvanto
Lived 1909 – 1940 (aged 30). Rafael Suvanto was a Finnish astronomer.
Rafael Suvanto (June 28, 1909 in Turku – March 9, 1940 in Kärstilänjärvi) was a Finnish astronomer.
Suvanto was the assistant of Yrjö Väisälä. He died in the Winter War. His rank was lieutenant.
The Minor Planet Center credits him with the discovery of the asteroid 1927 Suvanto, dedicated to him posthumously, carried out on March 18, 1936.
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Who was Rafael Suvanto?
Finnish astronomer (1909-1940)
When was Rafael Suvanto born?
Rafael Suvanto was born on 28 June 1909 in Turku.
When did Rafael Suvanto die?
Rafael Suvanto died on 9 March 1940 in Viipurin maalaiskunta.
What was Rafael Suvanto's occupation?
Rafael Suvanto was an astronomer.
What nationality was Rafael Suvanto?
Rafael Suvanto was Finnish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rafael Suvanto. https://biography.guide/rafael-suvanto/
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