Gustaf Järnefelt

Finnish astronomer and professor
Person human Q5399254
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Gustaf Järnefelt

Summary

Gustaf Järnefelt is a human[1]. He was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on May 6, 1901[3]. He died in Helsinki[4]. He died on August 9, 1989[5]. He worked as an astronomer[6] and university teacher[7].

Key Facts

  • Born in Helsinki[2], Gustaf Järnefelt…
  • Gustaf Järnefelt passed away in Helsinki[4].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt was born on May 6, 1901[3].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt died on August 9, 1989[5].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's father was Tauno Järnefelt[8].
  • A child of Gustaf Järnefelt was Johan Järnefelt[9].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt held citizenship in Finland[10].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt worked as an astronomer[6].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's professions included university teacher[7].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's field of work was astronomy[11].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's field of work was theory of relativity[12].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's field of work was cosmology[13].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt held the position of professor[14].
  • Among Gustaf Järnefelt's employers was University of Helsinki[15].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's education included a stint at University of Helsinki[16].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's doctoral advisor was Ernst Leonard Lindelöf[17].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's doctoral advisor was Rolf Nevanlinna[18].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt is recorded as male[19].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt supervised Raimo Lehti as a doctoral student[21].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt supervised Bertil Qvist as a doctoral student[22].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt supervised Antero Hämeen-Anttila as a doctoral student[23].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's family name is recorded as Järnefelt[24].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's given name is recorded as Gustaf[25].
  • Gustaf Järnefelt's given name is recorded as Juhana[26].

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Origins and Family

Gustaf Järnefelt was born in Helsinki[2]. He was born on May 6, 1901[3]. His father was Tauno Järnefelt[8].

Education

Gustaf Järnefelt was educated at University of Helsinki[16]. Doctoral advisors include Ernst Leonard Lindelöf[17], a mathematician[27], 1870–1946[28], of Grand Duchy of Finland[29], awarded the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[30], specialised in topology[31] and Rolf Nevanlinna[18], a mathematician[32], 1895–1980[33], of Finland[34], awarded the Wihuri International Prize[35], specialised in mathematics[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include astronomer[6] and university teacher[7]. Fields of work include astronomy[11], a branch of science[37]; theory of relativity[12], a scientific theory[38]; and cosmology[13], a branch of astronomy[39]. Gustaf Järnefelt was employed by University of Helsinki[15]. He held the position of professor[14]. Doctoral students include Raimo Lehti[21], an astronomer[40], 1931–2008[41], of Finland[42], specialised in mathematics[43]; Bertil Qvist[22], an astronomer[44], 1920–1991[45], of Finland[46]; and Antero Hämeen-Anttila[23], an astronomer[47], 1931–2001[48], of Finland[49], specialised in astronomy[50].

Personal Life

A child of Gustaf Järnefelt was Johan Järnefelt[9].

Death and Burial

Gustaf Järnefelt died on August 9, 1989[5]. He died in Helsinki[4].

FAQs

Where was Gustaf Järnefelt born?

Gustaf Järnefelt's place of birth was Helsinki[2].

Where did Gustaf Järnefelt die?

Gustaf Järnefelt died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Gustaf Järnefelt's parents?

Gustaf Järnefelt's father was Tauno Järnefelt[8].

What did Gustaf Järnefelt do for work?

Gustaf Järnefelt worked as astronomer[6] and university teacher[7].

Where did Gustaf Järnefelt go to school?

Gustaf Järnefelt was educated at University of Helsinki[16].

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