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Georg Waaler

Georg Waaler

Norwegian physician and professor

Georg Waaler (21 March 1895 – 27 February 1983) was a Norwegian physician, a professor of forensic medicine, and chairman of the Norwegian Board of Forensic Medicine.

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Personal life

Waaler was born in Hamar on 21 March 1895 to physician Peder Ferdinand Waaler and musician Fredrikke Amalie Holtemann Rynning, and was a brother of Rolf and Erik Waaler. In 1920 he married Sophie Amalie Koller.[1]

Career

Waaler was appointed professor in forensic medicine at the University of Oslo from 1938 to 1965. He chaired the Norwegian Board of Forensic Medicine from 1946 to 1965.[1][2]

References

  1. [1]
    Holck, Per. "Georg Waaler". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
  2. [2]
    Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Georg Waaler". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 24 June 2016.


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