Biography of Edvard Westermarck (1862-1939)

Edvard Westermarck (* 20. November 1862 in Helsinki; † 3. September 1939 in Tenala) was a begründer der finnischen Soziologie. He was 76 years old. He studied at University of Helsinki. He worked at London School of Economics and Political Science and Åbo Akademi University. He received 4 awards, including Cross of Liberty, 1st Class, Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.

Life Events

2 Events

1862

Born in Helsinki, Uusimaa

1939

Died in Tenala, Uusimaa

Biography

Birthplace

Helsinki, Uusimaa

Place of Death

Tenala, Uusimaa

Nationality

Finland

Occupation(6)

anthropologist philosopher physician sociologist university teacher essayist

Awards(4)

Cross of Liberty, 1st Class Commander of the Order of the White Rose of Finland Order of Saint Anna, 3rd class Commander of the Order of the Polar Star

Education(1)

University of Helsinki

Employer(2)

London School of Economics and Political Science Åbo Akademi University

Nominations(1)

Nobel Prize in Literature

Life Events

2 Events

1862

Born in Helsinki, Uusimaa

1939