Hallvard Devold
Hallvard Ophuus Devold (8 November 1898 – 10 September 1957) was a Norwegian Arctic explorer, trapper and meteorologist. He was instrumental in the attempt to establish Eric the Red's Land in 1931. His brother Finn Devold (1902–1977) shared his vision and helped to establish a Norwegian station at Finnsbu, SE Greenland.
Hallvard Devold | |
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| Born | 8 November 1898 Tysfjord, Norway |
| Died | 10 September 1957 (aged 58) Karmøy, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | Polar explorer, trapper, meteorologist |
| Known for | Vision to expand Norwegian sovereignty to East Greenland |
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