Gustavs Vanags
1891–1965 (age 74)
Biography
Gustavs Vanags (1891–1965) was a Latvian chemist whose careful studies and laboratory leadership helped sustain a growing scientific community during a turbulent century. His dedication to experimental rigor and to mentoring younger colleagues secured his reputation among contemporaries in industry and academia alike.
He is commemorated at Forest Cemetery, where visitors can reflect on a life devoted to the exploration of the natural world and to supporting the practical applications of chemistry for the benefit of society.