About Halvor Birkeland
Lived 1894 – 1971 (aged 76). Halvor Birkeland was a Norwegian sailor.
Halvor Olai Birkelund (30 October 1894 – 26 June 1971) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class (1907 rating).
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Who was Halvor Birkeland?
sailor
When was Halvor Birkeland born?
Halvor Birkeland was born on 30 October 1894 in Austevoll Municipality.
When did Halvor Birkeland die?
Halvor Birkeland died on 26 June 1971 in Bergen.
What was Halvor Birkeland's occupation?
Halvor Birkeland was a sailor.
What nationality was Halvor Birkeland?
Halvor Birkeland was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Halvor Birkeland. https://biography.guide/halvor-birkeland/
MLA: "Halvor Birkeland." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/halvor-birkeland/.
Chicago: "Halvor Birkeland." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/halvor-birkeland/.
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