Finn Devold
Finn Devold (born 24 April 1902 in Bergen, died 26 May 1977) was a Norwegian Arctic explorer, marine biologist and meteorologist. His father was parish priest Harald Ophus Devold. Together with his brother Hallvard Devold, Finn shared an interest in the Arctic areas and in the expansion of Norwegian sovereignty across Greenland.
Finn Devold | |
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| Born | 24 April 1902 Bergen, Norway |
| Died | 26 May 1977 (aged 75) Bergen, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | Polar explorer, marine biologist, meteorologist |
| Known for | Herring fisheries studies |
| Spouse | Karen Elisabeth Jenssen (1897–1983) |
| Awards | Knight of the Order of St. Olav, 1954 Grand Knight of the Order of the Falcon (Iceland) Hans Strøm Medal of the Norwegian Fisheries Promotion Company Oscar Sund Prize |
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