About Sem Sæland
Lived 1874 – 1940 (aged 66). Sem Sæland was a Norwegian professor, physicist and politician.
Sem Sæland (17 April 1874 – 25 April 1940) was a Norwegian physicist.
Biography Sæland was a physics Professor at the Norwegian Institute of Technology (NTH) from 1910, and at the University of Oslo from 1922. He served as rector of the University of Oslo from 1927 to 1936. Sæland was a Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav, a Grand Knight of the Order of the Falcon, and a Commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy.
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Who was Sem Sæland?
Norwegian physicist (1874–1940)
When was Sem Sæland born?
Sem Sæland was born on 17 April 1874 in Time Municipality.
When did Sem Sæland die?
Sem Sæland died on 25 April 1940 in Oslo.
What was Sem Sæland's occupation?
Sem Sæland was a professor, physicist and politician.
What nationality was Sem Sæland?
Sem Sæland was Norwegian.
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