About Finn Lützow-Holm
Lived 1890 – 1950 (aged 60). Finn Lützow-Holm was a Norwegian explorer, aircraft pilot and military officer.
Finn Trond Lützow-Holm (28 May 1890 – 4 June 1950) was a Norwegian military officer, aviation pioneer and polar explorer.
He was born in Nesseby Municipality as a son of priest and politician Ole Arntzen Lützow-Holm (1853–1936) and Anne Marie Riddervold Jensen (1855–1934). His mother was a daughter of Peter Andreas Jensen and granddaughter of Hans Riddervold. In May 1918 he married headmaster's daughter Birgit Lund (1893–1983).
Finn Lützow-Holm took part in the air surveyance of the Bouvet Island and of the Queen Maud Land in 1929 and 1931, together with Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen. He was commander of the Royal Norwegian Navy Air Service from 1938.
Decorations and awards
Knight 1st Class of the Order of St. Olav - 1929 Defence Medal 1940–1945 Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal Norwegian Aero Club's gold medal, Gunnerus Medal in silver, French Legion of Honour Italian Al Valor Aeronautica
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Who was Finn Lützow-Holm?
Norwegian military officer (1890-1950)
When was Finn Lützow-Holm born?
Finn Lützow-Holm was born on 28 May 1890 in Nesseby Municipality.
When did Finn Lützow-Holm die?
Finn Lützow-Holm died on 4 June 1950 in Oslo.
What was Finn Lützow-Holm's occupation?
Finn Lützow-Holm was an explorer, aircraft pilot and military officer.
What nationality was Finn Lützow-Holm?
Finn Lützow-Holm was Norwegian.
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