About Valdar Jaanusson
Lived 1923 – 1999 (aged 76). Valdar Jaanusson was an Estonian and Swedish biologist, zoologist, micropaleontologist and ostracodologist, known for Confacies, Ordovician and Signor–Lipps effect.
Valdar Jaanusson (1923 – August 28, 1999) was an Estonian-Swedish geologist. In 1960, he introduced the concept of topostratigraphy into Swedish stratigraphy. A recognized expert on the geology of the Ordovician period, he was member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences.
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Who was Valdar Jaanusson?
Estonian-Swedish geologist (1923-1999)
When was Valdar Jaanusson born?
Valdar Jaanusson was born on 30 June 1923 in Nõmme.
When did Valdar Jaanusson die?
Valdar Jaanusson died on 8 August 1999 in Täby.
What was Valdar Jaanusson's occupation?
Valdar Jaanusson was a biologist, zoologist, micropaleontologist and ostracodologist.
What was Valdar Jaanusson known for?
Valdar Jaanusson was known for Confacies, Ordovician, Signor–Lipps effect and Topostratigraphy.
What nationality was Valdar Jaanusson?
Valdar Jaanusson was Estonian and Swedish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Valdar Jaanusson. https://biography.guide/valdar-jaanusson/
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