Teodor Lippmaa
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Teodor Lippmaa | |
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Born | |
Died | 27 January 1943 | (aged 50)
Nationality | Estonian |
Alma mater | University of Tartu |
Scientific career | |
Fields | Botany, Phytogeography |
Institutions | University of Tartu |
Teodor Lippmaa (17 November 1892 in Riga – 27 January 1943 in Tartu) was a noted Estonian botanist. He was the president of the Estonian Naturalists' Society in 1939–1942.
There is a monument honoring him in Tartu where he lived for much of his life. It was erected in 1982.[1]
Lippmaa is buried at the Rahumäe cemetery in Tallinn.[2] He was the father of Endel Lippmaa, also a well-known scientist.
References[]
- ^ "Kultuuriväärtusega asjade ja -mälestiste register:T. Lippmaa monument". Tartu Official Site. Retrieved November 30, 2008.
- ^ "Cemetery Portal".
Categories:
- Estonian botanists
- 1892 births
- 1943 deaths
- Scientists from Riga
- University of Tartu faculty
- Members of the Estonian Academy of Sciences
- Recipients of the Protection of Natural Amenities Medal, Rank II
- Burials at Rahumäe Cemetery
- European botanist stubs
- Estonian people stubs