August Waldemar Forsman

Also known as August Valdemar Forsman, August Valdemar Koskimies and Aukusti Valdemar Koskimies. Poet, schoolmaster and scientist Aukusti Valdemar Koskimies was born August Valdemar Forsman in Pihlajavesi on January 7, 1856. He started officially using the Finnicized name Koskimies in 1906. A.V. Koskimies published many works and compilations and received the title of Professor in 1926. He died in Helsinki on June 5, 1929.