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Woldemar von Knieriem

1849 – 1935

Baltic German agricultural scientist

Agricultural scientistAgronomist
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About Woldemar von Knieriem

Lived 1849 – 1935 (aged 85). Woldemar von Knieriem was a Latvian and Russian agricultural scientist and agronomist.

Johann Karl Woldemar von Knieriem (1 August 1849 – 14 January 1935) was a Baltic German agricultural scientist and Riga Technical University faculty. He was the maternal grandfather to Olof Palme.

Von Knieriem was born in Gemäuerthof, Livonia, then part of the Russian Empire, the son of Johan August von Knieriem and Olga Elisabet von Dahl. Von Knieriem served as rector at Riga Technical University from 1906 to 1916.

Von Knieriem married Elli Kupfer.

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Important facts

Born
1 August 1849, Mūrmuiža
Birth century
19th century
Died
14 January 1935, Riga
Occupation
Agricultural scientist, agronomist
Nationality
Latvia, Russian Empire
Education
Imperial University of Dorpat
Employers
Riga Technical University
Also known as
Johan Karl Woldemar von Knieriem, Johann Karl Woldemar von Knieriem

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Woldemar von Knieriem?

Baltic German agricultural scientist (1849-1935)

When was Woldemar von Knieriem born?

Woldemar von Knieriem was born on 1 August 1849 in Mūrmuiža.

When did Woldemar von Knieriem die?

Woldemar von Knieriem died on 14 January 1935 in Riga.

What was Woldemar von Knieriem's occupation?

Woldemar von Knieriem was an agricultural scientist and agronomist.

What nationality was Woldemar von Knieriem?

Woldemar von Knieriem was Latvian and Russian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Woldemar von Knieriem

· Wikidata: Q16356299

· DBpedia: Woldemar von Knieriem

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