About Fridtjof Heyerdahl
Lived 1879 – 1970 (aged 91). Fridtjof Heyerdahl was a Norwegian electrical engineer.
Fritjof Heyerdahl (4 June 1879 – 27 September 1970) was a Norwegian engineer and industrial leader.
He was born in Christiania to engineer Halvor Emil Heyerdahl and Alma Hedrich, and was married to Borghild Strugstad, daughter of Oscar Sigvald Julius Strugstad and sister of Oscar Sigvald Strugstad. He was director of Norsk A/S Siemens Schuckert from 1914 to 1945, and held several positions in engineering organizations. He served as President of the Norwegian Red Cross from 1940 to 1945, and was named honorary member of the organization from 1949.
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Who was Fridtjof Heyerdahl?
Norwegian engineer and industrial leader (1879-1970)
When was Fridtjof Heyerdahl born?
Fridtjof Heyerdahl was born on 4 June 1879 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.
When did Fridtjof Heyerdahl die?
Fridtjof Heyerdahl died on 27 September 1970.
What was Fridtjof Heyerdahl's occupation?
Fridtjof Heyerdahl was an electrical engineer.
What nationality was Fridtjof Heyerdahl?
Fridtjof Heyerdahl was Norwegian.
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