About Thor Thorvaldsen
Lived 1909 – 1987 (aged 78). Thor Thorvaldsen was a Norwegian sailor.
Thor Thorvaldsen (31 May 1909 – 30 June 1987) was a Norwegian sailor and Olympic champion. He was born in Bamble and died in Bærum. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, where he received a gold medal in the dragon class as helmsman on the boat Pan.
He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki, where he again received a gold medal with Pan.
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Who was Thor Thorvaldsen?
Norwegian sailor (1909–1987)
When was Thor Thorvaldsen born?
Thor Thorvaldsen was born on 31 May 1909 in Bamble.
When did Thor Thorvaldsen die?
Thor Thorvaldsen died on 30 June 1987 in Bærum Municipality.
What was Thor Thorvaldsen's occupation?
Thor Thorvaldsen was a sailor.
What nationality was Thor Thorvaldsen?
Thor Thorvaldsen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thor Thorvaldsen. https://biography.guide/thor-thorvaldsen/
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