Thor Iversen
Norwegian civil servant
About Thor Iversen
Lived 1873 – 1953 (aged 80). Thor Iversen was a Norwegian oceanographer.
Thor Iversen (1873–1953) was a Norwegian advisor to the Board of Fisheries. From 1923 he was in charge of the inspection of hunting and fishing in the Arctic Ocean. Among his books are Drivis og selfangst from 1927, and Ishavsøya Hopen from 1941.
The highest mountain of Hopen is called Iversenfjellet, and the southernmost point of the island is called Kapp Thor, both named after him.
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Who was Thor Iversen?
Norwegian civil servant (1873–1953)
When was Thor Iversen born?
Thor Iversen was born on 30 July 1873 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.
When did Thor Iversen die?
Thor Iversen died on 10 November 1953.
What was Thor Iversen's occupation?
Thor Iversen was an oceanographer.
What nationality was Thor Iversen?
Thor Iversen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thor Iversen. https://biography.guide/thor-iversen/
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