J. R. Aspelin
J.R. Aspelin | |
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| Born | Johannes Reinhold Aspelin August 1, 1842 Messukylä, Finland |
| Died | May 29, 1915 (aged 72) Helsinki, Finland |
| Nationality | Finnish |
| Occupation(s) | Archaeologist, professor |
Johannes Reinhold Aspelin (August 1, 1842 – May 29, 1915) was a Finnish archaeologist and professor who was the first state archaeologist of Finland, as well as the first professor of archaeology in Finland. He was a leading figure in the establishment of the National Museum of Finland.
His range of expertise was mainly Scandinavia and the Ural region.