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Harald Keres, 97, Estonian physicist.
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Harald Keres was a renowned Estonian physicist celebrated as the father of the nation’s school of relativistic
Harald Keres
d. 2010
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Harald Keres was a renowned Estonian physicist celebrated as the father of the nation’s school of relativistic gravitation theory. Born in Pärnu in 1912, he dedicated his long life to the rigorous pursuit of theoretical physics. By 1961, his contributions earned him a prestigious membership in the Estonian Academy of Sciences. Beyond his scientific legacy, he was the elder brother of the famous chess grandmaster Paul Keres. He often charmed his students with a humorous correction, stating that he was not Paul’s brother, but that Paul was his. In 1996, his distinguished career was formally honored when he received the Order of the National Coat of Arms, Class III. Harald Keres passed away in 2010 at the age of ninety-seven, leaving behind a profound intellectual impact.
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|Harald Keres (15 November [O.S. 2 November] 1912, in Pärnu – 26 June 2010) was an Estonian physicist considered to be the father of the Estonian school of relativistic gravitation theory. In 1961 Keres became a member of the Estonian Academy of Sciences in the field of theoretical physics. In 1996 Keres was awarded the Order of the National Coat of Arms, Class III.
Keres was the elder brother of chess grandmaster Paul Keres (1916–1975). He told friendly jokes to his students: "I am not Paul's brother; Paul is my brother".
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