Henrik Gabriel Porthan, Finnish professor and historian (died 1804)

Henrik Gabriel Porthan was a professor and rector at the Royal Academy of Turku, Finland, which was then part of the Kingdom of Sweden. He was a scholar sometimes known as The Father of Finnish History. Porthan's legacy greatly influenced the rise of the Finnish national culture and romanticism of the early 19th century.

November 8 is the 312th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar; 53 days remain until the end of the year.