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Nordström
Nordstrom is a chain of US department stores. Nordstrom, Nordstrøm, or Nordström are surnames of Scandinavian origin. Nordstrom * Dagmar Nordstrom (1903–1976), American composer, pianist, arranger, accompanist and harmony of the Nordstrom Sisters * Frances Nordstrom, American actress and playwright. * Marie Nordstrom, American actress. * John W. Nordstrom (1871–1963), Swedish-born co-founder of the Nordstrom department store chain * Siggie Nordstrom (1893–1980), American entertainer, lead singer of the Nordstrom Sisters * Swede Nordstrom (1896–1963), American football player * The Nordstrom Sisters (1931–1976), American sister act, international cabaret singers * Ursula Nordstrom (1910–1988), publisher and editor in chief of juvenile books at Harper & Row from 1940 to 1973. Nordström * Anders Nordström, Swedish physician who served as Acting Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) * Clara Nordström, German writer and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunnar Nordström
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.Raimo Keskinen (1981): Gunnar Nordström 1881B1923. Arkhimedes 2/1981, s. 71B84. In Finnish, excerpt http://www.tieteessatapahtuu.fi/797/KESKINEN.pdf Education and career Nordström graduated high-school from '' Brobergska skolan'' in central Helsinki 1899. At first he went on to study mechanical engineering, graduating in 1903 from the Polytechnic institute in Helsinki, later renamed Helsinki University of Technology and today a part of the Aalto University. During his studies he developed an interest for more theoretical subjects, proceeding after graduation to further study for a master's degree in natural science, mathematics and econo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |