About Sven Gavelin
Lived 1909 – 1991 (aged 82). Sven Gavelin was a Swedish geologist and mineralogist, known for Norrland.
Sven Gavelin (1909-1991) was Swedish geologist active at Stockholms högskola and the Geological Survey of Sweden. As a geologist he worked chiefly with Precambrian events and rocks. Sven Gavelin made significant contributions to the understanding of the ore deposits of Västerbotten. Some other topics he investigated include the Almesåkra Group.
He was the son of Axel Gavelin, who was also a geologist. Sven Gavelin was also a member of the Royal Physiographic Society in Lund and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
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Who was Sven Gavelin?
Swedish geologist
When was Sven Gavelin born?
Sven Gavelin was born on 31 January 1909 in Solna Municipality.
When did Sven Gavelin die?
Sven Gavelin died on 9 October 1991.
What was Sven Gavelin's occupation?
Sven Gavelin was a geologist and mineralogist.
What was Sven Gavelin known for?
Sven Gavelin was known for Norrland.
What nationality was Sven Gavelin?
Sven Gavelin was Swedish.
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