About Bjørvik Jacobsen
Lived 1916 – 2000 (aged 84). Bjørvik Jacobsen was a Norwegian hunter and writer.
Bjørvik Jacobsen (16 July 1916 – 15 October 2000) was a Norwegian trapper/hunter and author. He was the son of Wanny Woldstad. The winters of 1933–1934 and 1934–1935, he wintered in by Hornsund with his mother and his brother Alf.
He wintered at Harmon (Halvmåneøya) in 1947. He brought the polar bear cub "" back to Tromsø.
He had a teacher's education, and settled in Nordreisa Municipality. He wrote two books and a series of articles about life as a trapper based on his experiences. The books are titled Halvmåneøya and .
In his later years he lived and married in Gryllefjord on the island of Senja in Troms.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Bjørvik Jacobsen's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Bjørvik Jacobsen's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Bjørvik Jacobsen?
Norwegian hunter
When was Bjørvik Jacobsen born?
Bjørvik Jacobsen was born on 16 July 1916.
When did Bjørvik Jacobsen die?
Bjørvik Jacobsen died on 15 October 2000.
What was Bjørvik Jacobsen's occupation?
Bjørvik Jacobsen was a hunter and writer.
What nationality was Bjørvik Jacobsen?
Bjørvik Jacobsen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bjørvik Jacobsen. https://biography.guide/bjorvik-jacobsen/
MLA: "Bjørvik Jacobsen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/bjorvik-jacobsen/.
Chicago: "Bjørvik Jacobsen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/bjorvik-jacobsen/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:59 UTC