Teodor Lippmaa
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Teodor Lippmaa was a noted Estonia
n 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.
Lippmaa is buried at the Rahumäe cemetery
in Tallinn. He was the father of Endel Lippmaa, also a well-known scientist.
Estonia
Estonia , officially the Republic of Estonia , is a state in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland, to the west by the Baltic Sea, to the south by Latvia , and to the east by Lake Peipsi and the Russian Federation . Across the Baltic Sea lies...
n botanist. He was the president of the Estonian Naturalists' Society
Estonian Naturalists' Society
Estonian Naturalists' Society is the oldest Estonia-based society of naturalists. It was founded in 1853, and since establishing has been the major scientific organisation focusing on natural history of Estonia....
in 1939–1942.
There is a monument honoring him in Tartu
Tartu
Tartu is the second largest city of Estonia. In contrast to Estonia's political and financial capital Tallinn, Tartu is often considered the intellectual and cultural hub, especially since it is home to Estonia's oldest and most renowned university. Situated 186 km southeast of Tallinn, the...
where he lived for much of his life. It was erected in 1982.
Lippmaa is buried at the Rahumäe cemetery
Rahumäe cemetery
Rahumäe cemetery is a cemetery located at Rahumäe in Nõmme District, Tallinn, Estonia. This municipal cemetery was established in 1903 on 29 hectares of land to meet the needs of the growing population of Tallinn. A number of congregations are present including a Jewish section established in 1909...
in Tallinn. He was the father of Endel Lippmaa, also a well-known scientist.