About Ola Olstad
Lived 1885 – 1969 (aged 84). Ola Olstad was a Norwegian zoologist, explorer and polar explorer.
Ola Olstad (22 February 1885 – 15 November 1969) was a Norwegian zoologist and polar explorer.
Olstad Glacier on Peter I island is named after him.
Exploration Oldstad joined the Norvegia I expedition to Antarctica from 1927 to 1928.
Olstad led the Norvegia II expedition to Antarctica from 1928 to 1929. It was on this expedition that Peter I island was claimed for Norway on 2 February 1929.
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Who was Ola Olstad?
Norwegian zoologist, and polar explorer (1885-1969)
When was Ola Olstad born?
Ola Olstad was born on 22 February 1885 in Øyer.
When did Ola Olstad die?
Ola Olstad died on 15 November 1969 in Oslo.
What was Ola Olstad's occupation?
Ola Olstad was a zoologist, explorer and polar explorer.
What nationality was Ola Olstad?
Ola Olstad was Norwegian.
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