Von Wright
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Von Wright is a Swedish and Finnish noble family founded by the Scotsman George Wright, who emigrated from Dundee to Sweden in the 17th century.[1]
Notable members
- Von Wright brothers, scientists, nature illustrators and artists
- Magnus von Wright (1805–1868)
- Wilhelm von Wright (1810–1887)
- Ferdinand von Wright (1822–1906)
- Georg Henrik von Wright, (1916 – 2003), philosopher
- Moira von Wright (born 1957), academic
See also
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References
- ↑ "Georg Wrightin jälkeläisiä". suvut.genealogia.fi. Retrieved 24 April 2009.
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