Background
Pettersson, Lars Karl Johan was born on August 12, 1918 in Ruovesi, Finland. Son of Johan Walfrid and Elin Alina (Kraftenberg) Pettersson.
Pettersson, Lars Karl Johan was born on August 12, 1918 in Ruovesi, Finland. Son of Johan Walfrid and Elin Alina (Kraftenberg) Pettersson.
Master of Arts, University Helsinki, 1941, Doctor of Philosophy, 1951.
Intendant, Museum Suomenlinna (Finland), 1944-1945, 49-51, History Department Archaeological Committee, Finland, 1945-1949. Professor art history University Helsinki, 1951-1981.
Member restoration committee Turku Castle, 1949-1961. Member restoration committee Hämeenlinna Castle, 1956-1987, chairman 1971-1987. Member restoration committee Olavinlinna Castle, 1961-1975.
Member Finland State Fine Arts Committee, 1953-1956, chairman, 1955-1956.
Served to lieutenant, Finnish Army, 1940-1945. Member Ehrensvärd-Association (secretary 1945-1952.
Married Helvi Hokkanen, 1941. Children: Eero, Marjatta Pettersson Nielsen.