John Schjelderup Giæver
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John Schjelderup Giæver (31 December 1901 – 9 November 1970) was a Norwegian author and polar researcher.[1][2]
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John Schjelderup Giæver | |
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Born | (1901-12-31)31 December 1901 Tromsø |
Died | 9 November 1970(1970-11-09) (aged 68) Oslo |
Occupation | Author and polar researcher |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Notable works | Illgjæringsmann, Maudheim. To år i Antarktis, Ishavets glade borgere |
Notable awards | Maudheim medal, Royal Geographical Society's Founder's Medal, St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch |
Spouse | Oddbjørg Jacobsen Anna Margrethe Gløersen |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | John Schjelderup Giæver Thyra Høegh Jens Holmboe |
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Jónsbú Station in NE Greenland was named after him.[3]