About Oddbjørn Engvold
Born 1938. Oddbjørn Engvold is a Norwegian astronomer and university teacher.
Oddbjørn Engvold (born 7 April 1938) is a Norwegian astronomer.
He was born in Askim. His specialty is solar physics, and he was appointed as a professor at the University of Oslo in 1989. He was secretary general of the International Astronomical Union from 2003 to 2006 and a member of the board of Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters from 1993 to 1998.
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Who is Oddbjørn Engvold?
Norwegian astronomer
When was Oddbjørn Engvold born?
Oddbjørn Engvold was born on 7 April 1938 in Askim Municipality.
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Oddbjørn Engvold is an astronomer and university teacher.
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Oddbjørn Engvold is Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oddbjørn Engvold. https://biography.guide/oddbjorn-engvold/
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