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Alvar Palmgren

Finnish botanist (1880-1960) · Finland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 80

Alvar Palmgren was a Finnish botanist and plant ecologist. Palmgren studied botany at the University of Helsinki under professor J.P. Norrlin. He graduated (Fil.kand.) in 1906 and obtained his Ph.D. in 1914.

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Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland1944

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He became docent of botany at the University of Helsinki 1916 and professor of botany at the same university in 1928. He retired in 1950.

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Finland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1880 to 1960 · aged 80