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Georg Henrik von Wright

Memorial Page for Georg Henrik von Wright

Jun 14, 1916 – Jun 16, 2003(87 years)Died in:Helsinki, Uusimaa

Finland Swedish philosopher, professor and member of the Academy of Finland

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Occupation(3)

philosopheruniversity teacherwriter

Awards(8)

Selma Lagerlöf PrizeSwedish Academy Finland PrizeKarl Emil Tollander PrizeFellow of the British Academyhonorary doctor of the University of TromsoCommander of the Order of the Lion of FinlandCommander First Class of the Order of the Lion of FinlandGrand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland

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University of HelsinkiSvenska normallyceum

Georg Henrik von Wright (* June 14, 1916 in Helsinki; † June 16, 2003 in Helsinki) was a finland Swedish philosopher, professor and member of the Academy of Finland. He was 87 years old. His education included University of Helsinki and Svenska normallyceum. He received 8 awards, including Selma Lagerlöf Prize, Swedish Academy Finland Prize.

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Born in Helsinki, Uusimaa

1916

Commander of the Order of the Lion of Finland

1953

Commander First Class of the Order of the Lion of Finland

1964

Swedish Academy Finland Prize

1968

Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland

1979

Karl Emil Tollander Prize

1987

Selma Lagerlöf Prize

1993

Died in Helsinki, Uusimaa

2003

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Georg Henrik von Wright. Forever remembered.