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Sven Furberg

1920 – 1983

Norwegian biologist and professor

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About Sven Furberg

Lived 1920 – 1983 (aged 62). Sven Furberg was a Norwegian biologist, professor and chemist, known for Cytidine and DNA.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Known for
Cytidine, DNA
Education
Birkbeck College London, University of Bergen, University of Oslo, University of the Republic (Uruguay)
Employers
University of Oslo
Awards
Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class; Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence
Also known as
Sven Verner Furberg

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Sven Furberg's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Sven Furberg?

Norwegian biologist and professor (1920-1983)

When was Sven Furberg born?

Sven Furberg was born on 16 April 1920 in Sande.

When did Sven Furberg die?

Sven Furberg died on 15 March 1983 in Oslo.

What was Sven Furberg's occupation?

Sven Furberg was a biologist, professor and chemist.

What was Sven Furberg known for?

Sven Furberg was known for Cytidine and DNA.

What nationality was Sven Furberg?

Sven Furberg was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Sven Furberg

· Wikidata: Q12004298

· DBpedia: Sven Furberg

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