Svend Foyn

Summary

Svend Foyn is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Tønsberg^[2]. He was born on July 9, 1809^[3]. He passed away in Nøtterøy^[4]. He died on November 30, 1894^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], businessperson^[7], whaler^[8], and scientific collector^[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).^[10]

Key Facts

• Svend Foyn was born in Tønsberg^[2].
• Svend Foyn passed away in Nøtterøy^[4].
• Svend Foyn was born on July 9, 1809^[3].
• Svend Foyn died on November 30, 1894^[5].
• Svend Foyn is buried at Nøtterøy^[11].
• Burial took place at Tønsberg old churchyard^[12].
• Svend Foyn was married to Elise Wærenskjold^[13].
• Svend Foyn held citizenship in Norway^[14].
• Svend Foyn's professions included explorer^[6].
• Svend Foyn worked as a businessperson^[7].
• Svend Foyn's professions included whaler^[8].
• Svend Foyn worked as a scientific collector^[9].
• Svend Foyn's field of work was whaling^[15].
• Svend Foyn's field of work was water transport^[16].
• Svend Foyn received the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎^[17].
• Svend Foyn received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎^[18].
• Svend Foyn received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎^[19].
• Svend Foyn is recorded as male^[20].
• Svend Foyn's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Svend Foyn's Commons category is recorded as Svend Foyn^[22].
• Svend Foyn's family name is recorded as Foyn^[23].
• Svend Foyn's given name is recorded as Svend^[24].
• Svend Foyn's described by source is recorded as Norwegian polar history^[25].
• Svend Foyn's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian^[26].
• Svend Foyn's sibling is recorded as Laurentius Føyn^[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tønsberg^[2], Svend Foyn… he was born on July 9, 1809^[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], businessperson^[7], whaler^[8], and scientific collector^[9]. Fields of work include whaling^[15], an industry^[28] and water transport^[16], a mode of transport^[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎^[17], a grade of an order^[30], in Norway^[31]; Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎^[18], a grade of an order^[32], in Norway^[33]; and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎^[19], a grade of an order^[34], in Norway^[35].

Personal Life

Among Svend Foyn's spouses was Elise Wærenskjold^[13].

Death and Burial

Svend Foyn died on November 30, 1894^[5]. He died in Nøtterøy^[4]. Recorded place of burial include Nøtterøy^[11] and Tønsberg old churchyard^[12].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Svend Foyn include Foynøya^[36], an island^[37], in Norway^[38]; Foyn Island^[39], an island^[40]; Foyn Coast^[41], a coast^[42]; and Foyn Point^[43], a peninsula^[44].

Why It Matters

Svend Foyn ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (61 views/month, #7,282 of 1,000,298).^[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 13 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

Entities named for him include Foynøya^[36], an island^[37], in Norway^[38]; Foyn Island^[39], an island^[40]; Foyn Coast^[41], a coast^[42]; and Foyn Point^[43], a peninsula^[44].

FAQs

Where was Svend Foyn born?

Born in Tønsberg^[2], Svend Foyn…

Where did Svend Foyn die?

Svend Foyn died in Nøtterøy^[4].

Who was Svend Foyn married to?

Svend Foyn's spouses include Elise Wærenskjold^[13].

What did Svend Foyn do for work?

Svend Foyn worked as explorer^[6], businessperson^[7], whaler^[8], and scientific collector^[9].

What awards did Svend Foyn receive?

Honors received include Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎^[17], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎^[18], and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎^[19].