Harri Nevanlinna

Finnish physician and geneticist (1922-1994)
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Summary

Harri Nevanlinna was born on February 6, 1922[1], in Helsinki[2]. He died on September 4, 1994[3], in Helsinki[4]. He worked as a physician[5] and geneticist[6].

Key Facts

  • Father: Rolf Nevanlinna[7]
  • Spouse: Saara Nevanlinna[8]
  • Country of citizenship: Finland[9]
  • Employer: University of Helsinki[10]
  • Educated at: Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[11], University of Helsinki[12]
  • Award received: Scheele Award[13], Arvo Ylppö Award[14], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16], Cross of Liberty, 4th Class[17], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Harri Nevanlinna[20]
  • Family name: Nevanlinna[21]
  • Given name: Rolf[22], Harri[23]
  • Work location: Helsinki[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Finnish[25]

FAQs

Where was Harri Nevanlinna born?

Harri Nevanlinna was born in Helsinki[2].

Where did Harri Nevanlinna die?

Harri Nevanlinna died in Helsinki[4].

Who were Harri Nevanlinna's parents?

Harri Nevanlinna's father was Rolf Nevanlinna[7].

Who was Harri Nevanlinna married to?

Harri Nevanlinna's spouses include Saara Nevanlinna[8].

What did Harri Nevanlinna do for work?

Harri Nevanlinna worked as a physician[5] and geneticist[6].

Where did Harri Nevanlinna go to school?

Harri Nevanlinna was educated at Helsingin Suomalainen Yhteiskoulu[11] and University of Helsinki[12].

What awards did Harri Nevanlinna receive?

Honors received include Scheele Award[13], Arvo Ylppö Award[14], Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[15], and Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland[16].

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  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . BiographySampo. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . The National Biography of Finland. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Uppslagsverket Finland. wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . Biografiskt lexikon för Finland. wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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