# Svend Foyn

> Svend Foyn was a Norwegian whaling, shipping magnate and philanthropist. He pioneered revolutionary methods for hunting and processing whales. Svend Foyn introduced the modern harpoon cannon and brought whaling into a modern age. He is also recognized as a pioneer who introduced sealing to Vestfold County.

*Norwegian whaler (1809-1894)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Historical Figure ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q2798645))
- **Category:** Historical Figures
- **Country:** Norway
- **Born:** 1809-07-09
- **Died:** 1894-11-30
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Fame
- **Popularity score:** 46.1 / 100
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- **Historical depth:** 13.6 / 100
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- **Source confidence:** 60.0 / 100
- **Profile completeness:** 70.0 / 100

## Sources
- [Свен Фойн](https://uk.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D0%A1%D0%B2%D0%B5%D0%BD_%D0%A4%D0%BE%D0%B9%D0%BD)
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- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q924725)

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