About Astri Riddervold
Lived 1925 – 2019 (aged 93). Astri Riddervold was a Norwegian ethnologist and cook.
Astri Riddervold (8 August 1925 − 17 March 2019) was a Norwegian chemist and ethnologist, educator, cook and writer. She is particularly known for her dissemination of food culture and food traditions. Her speciality was ancient food preservation. Riddervold was born in Haugesund, and was educated in both chemistry and ethnology. She was awarded in 1995.
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Who was Astri Riddervold?
Norwegian ethnologist and cook
When was Astri Riddervold born?
Astri Riddervold was born on 8 August 1925 in Haugesund Municipality.
When did Astri Riddervold die?
Astri Riddervold died on 17 March 2019 in Oslo.
What was Astri Riddervold's occupation?
Astri Riddervold was an ethnologist and cook.
What nationality was Astri Riddervold?
Astri Riddervold was Norwegian.
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