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Harald Sverdrup

Norwegian oceanographer (1888-1957) · Norway · Academics · Died at 68

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Harald Ulrik Sverdrup was a Norwegian oceanographer and meteorologist. He served as director of the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Norwegian Polar Institute.

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1957Died21 August 19571951William Bowie MedalAward1950Patron’s MedalAward1949Commander of the Order of St. OlavAward1938Alexander Agassiz MedalAward1930Vega MedalAward1928Carl-Ritter-MedalAward1888Born15 November 1888

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MS H.U. Sverdrup II research vesselMS H.U. Sverdrup II research vessel

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William Bowie Medal1951
Patron’s Medal1950
Commander of the Order of St. Olav1949
Alexander Agassiz Medal1938
Vega Medal1930
Carl-Ritter-Medal1928
W. S. Bruce Medal

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Country
Norway
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1957 · aged 68

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