About Albert Hiorth
Lived 1876 – 1949 (aged 72). Albert Hiorth was a Norwegian engineer.
Albert Karl Fredrik Hiorth (17 November 1876 – 12 September 1949) was a Norwegian engineer.
He was born in Kristiania as a son of engineer Fredrik Hiorth. He took his education at Kristiania Technical School and the University of Geneva. He was a member of the Faraday Society. After further studies abroad he settled in Asker.
Hiorth was hired in Kværner in 1899, and became the CEO of Bjølvefossen in 1906. In 1909 he became the CEO of Aurlandsfaldene. was active in the Palestine Exploration Fund and was especially interested in projects in the British Mandate of Palestine. He became known for a plan to connect the Mediterranean Sea with the Dead Sea by pipeline.
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Who was Albert Hiorth?
Norwegian engineer (1876-1949)
When was Albert Hiorth born?
Albert Hiorth was born on 17 November 1876 in Oslo Municipality.
When did Albert Hiorth die?
Albert Hiorth died on 12 September 1949.
What was Albert Hiorth's occupation?
Albert Hiorth was an engineer.
What nationality was Albert Hiorth?
Albert Hiorth was Norwegian.
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