Gunnar Nordström
Scientist
Gunnar Nordström (12 March 1881 – 24 December 1923) was a Finnish theoretical physicist best remembered for his theory of gravitation, which was an early competitor of general relativity. Nordström is often designated by modern writers as The Einstein of Finland due to his novel work in similar fields with similar methods to Einstein.
Personal facts
| Birth date | March 12, 1881 |
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| Birth place | Helsinki , Grand Duchy of Finland |
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| Date of death | December 24, 1923 |
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| Place of death | Finland , Helsinki , Grand Duchy of Finland |
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| Education | Helsinki University of Technology |
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| Known for | Nordström's theory of gravitation Reissner–Nordström metric |
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