Ivar Jørstad
Norwegian mycologist, botanist (1887-1967)
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Summary
Ivar Jørstad was born on July 14, 1887[1], in Hitra Municipality[2]. He died on June 8, 1967[3]. He worked as a botanist[4], mycologist[5], and botanical collector[6]. He is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[7]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1887[8]
- Date of death: January 1, 1967[9]
- Father: Nils Kristian Jørstad[10]
- Spouse: Caroline Juul Jørstad[11]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[12]
- Employer: Norwegian agency for plant protection[13]
- Educated at: University of Wisconsin–Madison[14]
- Award received: Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[15]
- Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[16]
- Sex or gender: male[17]
- Family name: Jørstad[18]
- Given name: Ivar[19]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[20]
- Sibling: Einar Jørstad[21], Edvard Jørstad[22], Aslaug Jørstad[23], Magnhild Berg[24]
- Collection items at: William and Lynda Steere Herbarium[25]
FAQs
Where was Ivar Jørstad born?
Ivar Jørstad's place of birth was Hitra Municipality[2].
Who were Ivar Jørstad's parents?
Ivar Jørstad's father was Nils Kristian Jørstad[10].
Who was Ivar Jørstad married to?
Ivar Jørstad's spouses include Caroline Juul Jørstad[11].
What did Ivar Jørstad do for work?
Ivar Jørstad worked as a botanist[4], mycologist[5], and botanical collector[6].
Where did Ivar Jørstad go to school?
Ivar Jørstad was educated at University of Wisconsin–Madison[14].
What awards did Ivar Jørstad receive?
Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award of Excellence, Mathematics-Natural sciences class[15].