Teodor Lippmaa

Teodor Lippmaa
Born	17 November 1892 Riga, Russian Empire
Died	27 January 1943 (aged 50) Tartu, Estonia
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

1. "Kultuuriväärtusega asjade ja -mälestiste register:T. Lippmaa monument". Tartu Official Site. Retrieved November 30, 2008.
2. "Cemetery Portal".