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Finland Swedish philosopher, professor and member of the Academy of Finland (1916–2003)

Also known as: G. H. von Wright, Georg H. von Wright, Георг Хенрик фон Вригт, يوري هنريك فون فريكت, 예오리 헨리크 폰브릭트, ゲオルク・ヘンリク・フォン・ウリクト

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