About Torfinn Skard
Lived 1891 – 1970 (aged 79). Torfinn Skard was a Norwegian librarian.
Torfinn Skard (20 January 1891 – 11 June 1970) was a Norwegian horticulturist, teacher, librarian and author.
Personal life He was born at Faaberg in Oppland, Norway. He was the son of educator Matias Skard (1846–1927) and his second wife Nilsine Kristiane Myhre (1860–1891). He was a nephew of Johannes Skar, Christopher Bruun and Per Bø and a half-brother of Olav Skard (a son of Matias from his first marriage) and Bjarne, Eiliv and Sigmund Skard (whom Matias had by his third wife). Torfinn's mother died in childbirth after having him.
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Who was Torfinn Skard?
Norwegian horticulturist (1891–1970)
When was Torfinn Skard born?
Torfinn Skard was born on 20 January 1891 in Fåberg.
When did Torfinn Skard die?
Torfinn Skard died on 11 June 1970.
What was Torfinn Skard's occupation?
Torfinn Skard was a librarian.
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Torfinn Skard was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Torfinn Skard. https://biography.guide/torfinn-skard/
MLA: "Torfinn Skard." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/torfinn-skard/.
Chicago: "Torfinn Skard." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/torfinn-skard/.
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