About Ernst Føyn
Lived 1904 – 1984 (aged 80). Ernst Føyn was a Norwegian chemist.
Johan Ernst Fredrik Føyn (28 March 1904 – 2 November 1984) was a Norwegian chemist and oceanographer. He was born in Kristiania. He was assigned professor of oceanography at the University of Oslo from 1964. His research centered on radioactivity of ocean waters, and on pollution of the oceans. He designed a method for electrolytic cleaning of sewage.
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Who was Ernst Føyn?
Norwegian chemist
When was Ernst Føyn born?
Ernst Føyn was born on 28 March 1904 in Oslo Municipality.
When did Ernst Føyn die?
Ernst Føyn died on 2 November 1984.
What was Ernst Føyn's occupation?
Ernst Føyn was a chemist.
What nationality was Ernst Føyn?
Ernst Føyn was Norwegian.
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