About Thor Ørvig
Lived 1891 – 1965 (aged 73). Thor Ørvig was a Norwegian sailor.
Thor Ørvig (14 December 1891 – 17 June 1965) was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Heira II, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class (1919 rating).
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Who was Thor Ørvig?
sailor
When was Thor Ørvig born?
Thor Ørvig was born on 14 December 1891 in Kragerø.
When did Thor Ørvig die?
Thor Ørvig died on 17 June 1965.
What was Thor Ørvig's occupation?
Thor Ørvig was a sailor.
What nationality was Thor Ørvig?
Thor Ørvig was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thor Ørvig. https://biography.guide/thor-orvig/
MLA: "Thor Ørvig." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thor-orvig/.
Chicago: "Thor Ørvig." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thor-orvig/.
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