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Eivind Astrup

Norwegian explorer and writer (1871-1895) · Norway · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 24

Eivind Astrup was a Norwegian explorer and writer. Astrup participated in Robert Peary's expedition to Greenland in 1891-92 and mapped northern Greenland. In the follow-up Greenland expedition by Peary during 1893-94 he explored and mapped Melville Bay on the north-west coast of Greenland.

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Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav

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Among his works is Blandt Nordpolens Naboer from 1895. He was awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1892.

Country
Norway
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1871 to 1895 · aged 24