Teodor Lippmaa
Teodor Lippmaa | |
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Born |
Riga, Russian Empire | 17 November 1892
Died |
27 January 1943 50) Tartu, Estonia | (aged
Nationality | Estonian |
Fields | Botany, Phytogeography |
Institutions | University of Tartu |
Alma mater | University of Tartu |
Teodor Lippmaa (17 November 1892 in Riga – 27 January 1943 in Tartu) was a noted Estonian botanist. He was the president of the Estonian Naturalists' Society in 1939–1942.
There is a monument honoring him in Tartu where he lived for much of his life. It was erected in 1982.[1]
Lippmaa is buried at the Rahumäe cemetery in Tallinn.[2] He was the father of Endel Lippmaa, also a well-known scientist.
References
- ↑ "Kultuuriväärtusega asjade ja -mälestiste register:T. Lippmaa monument". Tartu Official Site. Retrieved November 30, 2008.
- ↑ "Cemetery Portal".
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