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Wilhelm Ramsay

1865 – 1928

Finnish geologist, mineralogist, petrographer, professor and politician

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Lived 1865 – 1928 (aged 62). Wilhelm Ramsay was a Finnish politician, geologist and university teacher, known for Fennoscandia, Ijolite and Jotnian.

Wilhelm Ramsay (20 January 1865 – 6 January 1928) was a Finnish geologist. He became a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences in 1914 and in 1915 was accepted into the Royal Physiographic Society in Lund. He coined the terms Fennoscandia and Postjotnian (1909). Ramsay also coined the term ijolite.

Together with Jakob Sederholm, Ramsay was a student of Fredrik Johan Wiik. Pentti Eskola was a student of Ramsay.

Personal life Ramsay was a Swedish-speaking Finn and belonged to the Ramsay noble family of Scottish origin. His mother Emmy Tham was from Falun, Sweden. Mathematician August Ramsay was his brother.

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Important facts

Birth century
Known for
Fennoscandia, Ijolite, Jotnian, Timanide Orogen
Education
University of Helsinki, University of Göttingen, Heidelberg University, Sorbonne University
Positions held
Docent, Professor
Employers
University of Helsinki
Awards
Cross of Liberty, 3rd Class; Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland; Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Wilhelm Ramsay?

Finnish geologist, mineralogist, petrographer, professor and politician (1865–1928)

When was Wilhelm Ramsay born?

Wilhelm Ramsay was born on 20 January 1865 in Dragsfjärd.

When did Wilhelm Ramsay die?

Wilhelm Ramsay died on 8 January 1928 in Helsinki.

What was Wilhelm Ramsay's occupation?

Wilhelm Ramsay was a politician, geologist and university teacher.

What was Wilhelm Ramsay known for?

Wilhelm Ramsay was known for Fennoscandia, Ijolite, Jotnian and Timanide Orogen.

What nationality was Wilhelm Ramsay?

Wilhelm Ramsay was Finnish.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Wilhelm Ramsay

· Wikidata: Q983185

· DBpedia: Wilhelm Ramsay

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