Pentti Eskola
Finnish geologist (1883-1964) · Finland · On the map · Scientists · Died at 81
Pentti Elias Eskola was a Finnish geologist who specialised in the petrology of granites and developed the concept of metamorphic facies. He won the Wollaston Medal in 1958, the Vetlesen Prize in 1964, and was given a state funeral upon his death. The mineral eskolaite is named in his honor.
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1964Died6 December 1964Vetlesen PrizeAward1962Leopold-von-Buch-PlaqueAward1958Wollaston MedalAward1951Penrose MedalAward1883Born8 January 1883
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Country
Finland
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1883 to 1964 · aged 81
