About Väinö Tanner
Lived 1881 – 1948 (aged 66). Väinö Tanner was a Finnish engineer, geologist, diplomat, geographer, explorer and geography teacher.
Väinö Tanner (1881–1948) was a Finnish geographer, geologist, professor and diplomat. Tanner is best known for his studies on the Quaternary geology of northern Finland. He was a vocal opponent to the Finnicization of the University of Helsinki.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Väinö Tanner?
Finnish engineer, geologist, diplomat and professor (1881–1948)
When was Väinö Tanner born?
Väinö Tanner was born on 10 May 1881 in Hämeenlinna.
When did Väinö Tanner die?
Väinö Tanner died on 26 April 1948 in Hässleholm.
What was Väinö Tanner's occupation?
Väinö Tanner was an engineer, geologist, diplomat, geographer, explorer and geography teacher.
What nationality was Väinö Tanner?
Väinö Tanner was Finnish.
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· DBpedia: Väinö Tanner (geographer)
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