Donner family explained
The Donner family is one of the renowned and wealthy Finland-Swedish families that grew in importance during the times of the Grand Duchy of Finland. Family members have been influential in Finnish politics and culture.[1] [2]
Notable people
- Jürgen Donner (died c. 1681)
- Jochim Donner (1669–1748)
- Alexander Donner (1708–1772)
- Joachim Donner (1763–1822)
- (1796–1857)
- Anders Donner Jr. (1827–1858)
- Alexander Donner (1827–1892)
- Otto Donner (1835–1909), linguist, publisher and politician
- Ossian Donner (1866–1957), industrialist and diplomat
- (1871–1932)
- Hans Otto Donner (1903–1982)
- (1872–1958), married Olly Donner (1881–1956)
- Karl Reinhold "Kai" Donner (1888–1935), linguist and politician
- (1922–1995) professor of zoology
- (1926–), professor of geology and paleontology. Son of Kai Donner (1888–1935).
- Jörn Donner (1933–2020), writer, film director, actor, producer and politician. Brother of Joakim Donner.
- (1955–)
- Jakob Donner-Amnell (1959–)
- (1990–)
- (1889–1954)
- , (1890–1967)
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Wiirilinna . Annikki . Donner-suvun valtakausi Kokkolassa . Kokkola . Keskipohjanmaa . 9 May 2020 . 7 September 1972.
- Web site: Donner, Otto (1835 - 1909) . National Biography of Finland . 9 May 2020.