Karl-Erik Bergsten

Karl-Erik Bergsten (1909–1990) was a Swedish geographer. When professor Fredrik Enquist retired in 1952 Bergsten assumed his chair as geography professor in Göteborg University.[1] Bergsten held that position until 1958 when he moved to the University of Lund and was then succeeded by Sten Rudberg.[1][2]

Karl-Erik Bergsten
Born27 July 1909 (1909-07-27)
Risinge församling, Östergötland
Died17 May 1990(1990-05-17) (aged 80)
NationalitySwedish
CitizenshipSweden
Alma materLund University
Known forStudies on deglaciation, Bergslagen, demographics
Scientific career
FieldsHuman geography
Physical geography
Quaternary geology
InstitutionsGöteborg University
Lund University

References
  1. Händelser i avdelningen för kulturgeografis historia
  2. "Sten Rudberg". Nationalencyklopedin (in Swedish). Cydonia Development. Retrieved June 22, 2016.


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