Background
Westman, Rolf R.O.R. was born on June 21, 1927 in Ekenäs, Finland. Son of Rainer and Anita (Westphal) Westman.
Westman, Rolf R.O.R. was born on June 21, 1927 in Ekenäs, Finland. Son of Rainer and Anita (Westphal) Westman.
Master of Arts, Helsinki (Finland) University, 1950. Doctor of Philosophy, Helsinki (Finland) University, 1955.
Secretary to manager KONE Oy Elevators and Cranes, Helsinki, 1954-1958. Docent Greek literature Helsinki University, 1956-1970. Docent classical philology Åbo (Finland) Akademi University, 1958-1962, professor Greek and Roman literature, 1962-1993, dean Faculty of Letters, 1967-1970.
Fellow Finnish Society Sciences and Letters, Vetenskapssoc. Lund; member Nordic Plato Society (president 1989-1991).
Married Nina Electrical Engineer Helander, May 5, 1951. Children: Martin Robert, Eva Maria (deceased), Robin Johannes.
