John Schjelderup Giæver
John Schjelderup Giæver (31 December 1901 – 9 November 1970) was a Norwegian author and polar researcher.
John Schjelderup Giæver | |
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| Born | 31 December 1901 Tromsø |
| Died | 9 November 1970 (aged 68) Oslo |
| Occupation | Author and polar researcher |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Notable works | Illgjæringsmann, Maudheim. To år i Antarktis, Ishavets glade borgere |
| Notable awards | Maudheim medal, Royal Geographical Society's Founder's Medal, St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch |
| Spouse | Oddbjørg Jacobsen Anna Margrethe Gløersen |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | John Schjelderup Giæver Thyra Høegh Jens Holmboe |
Jónsbú Station in NE Greenland was named after him.
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