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Hallvard Devold

Norwegian Arctic explorer, trapper and meteorologist (1898-1957) · Norway · On the map · Historical Figures · Died at 58

Hallvard Ophuus Devold 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.

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Country
Norway
Category
Historical Figures
Type
Historical Figure
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1957 · aged 58