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Also Known As Edward Alexander Westermarck
Born November 20, 1862 • Helsinki • Finland • (Birthday in 7 days)
Died September 3, 1939 (aged 76) • Finland
Subjects Of Study ethical relativism • marriage • morality • primitive culture
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