14 February 1860 
Aquarius 
Before glory
In 1882, he graduated from the Freiberg Mining Academy. His degree was in mining engineering.
About Waldemar Lindgren
Swedish-American geologist who was best known as one of the founders of modern economic geology. In 1905, he founded the journal Economic Geology. Throughout his time, he contributed over 30 papers to the journal.
Family Life
He is the son of Johan and Emma Lindgren.
Friends and colleagues
He and David A. Johnston were both geologists.
Fast facts
In 1924, he served as President of the Geological Society of America. He helped build the Northern Pacific Railway that stretched from St. Paul, Minnesota, to Portland, Oregon.
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