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Waldemar Lindgren

American geologist (1860-1939) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 79

Waldemar Lindgren was a Swedish-American geologist and a founder of modern economic geology.

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1939Died3 November 19391937Wollaston MedalAward1933Penrose MedalAward1928Penrose Gold MedalAward1914Silliman Memorial LecturesAward1860Born14 February 1860

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Awards

Wollaston Medal1937
Penrose Medal1933
Penrose Gold Medal1928
Silliman Memorial Lectures1914

About this person

Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1860 to 1939 · aged 79