Thor Heyerdahl

Summary

Thor Heyerdahl is a human^[1]. Born in Larvik^[2], he… he was born on October 6, 1914^[3]. He died in Colla Micheri^[4]. He died on April 18, 2002^[5]. He worked as an explorer^[6], anthropologist^[7], archaeologist^[8], historian^[9], and screenwriter^[10]. He ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,585 views/month, #6,425 of 1,000,298).^[11]

Key Facts

• Born in Larvik^[2], Thor Heyerdahl…
• Thor Heyerdahl passed away in Colla Micheri^[4].
• Thor Heyerdahl was born on October 6, 1914^[3].
• Thor Heyerdahl was born on 1914^[12].
• Thor Heyerdahl died on April 18, 2002^[5].
• Thor Heyerdahl's father was Thor Heyerdahl^[13].
• Thor Heyerdahl's mother was Alison Martine Lyng^[14].
• Among Thor Heyerdahl's spouses was Liv Rockefeller^[15].
• Among Thor Heyerdahl's spouses was Yvonne Dedekam-Simonsen^[16].
• Among Thor Heyerdahl's spouses was Jacqueline Beer^[17].
• A child of Thor Heyerdahl was Thor Heyerdahl^[18].
• A child of Thor Heyerdahl was Bjorn Heyerdahl^[19].
• A child of Thor Heyerdahl was Marian Heyerdahl^[20].
• Thor Heyerdahl held citizenship in Norway^[21].
• Thor Heyerdahl worked as an explorer^[6].
• Thor Heyerdahl's professions included anthropologist^[7].
• Thor Heyerdahl's professions included archaeologist^[8].
• Thor Heyerdahl worked as a historian^[9].
• Thor Heyerdahl's professions included screenwriter^[10].
• Thor Heyerdahl's professions included marine biologist^[22].
• Thor Heyerdahl's field of work was ethnography^[23].
• Thor Heyerdahl's education included a stint at University of Oslo^[24].
• Thor Heyerdahl's doctoral advisor was Kristine Bonnevie^[25].
• Thor Heyerdahl received the Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class^[26].
• Thor Heyerdahl received the Empowering award^[27].

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Origins and Family

Thor Heyerdahl was born in Larvik^[2]. Recorded date of birth include October 6, 1914^[3] and 1914^[12]. His father was he^[13]. His mother was Alison Martine Lyng^[14].

Education

Thor Heyerdahl was educated at University of Oslo^[24]. His doctoral advisor was Kristine Bonnevie^[25]. He earned the academic degree of Doctor of Philosophy^[28].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer^[6], anthropologist^[7], archaeologist^[8], historian^[9], screenwriter^[10], and marine biologist^[22]. Thor Heyerdahl's field of work was ethnography^[23].

Recognition

Awards received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class^[26], a science award^[29], in Norway^[30]; Empowering award^[27], an award^[31], founded in 1994^[32]; Peer Gynt Literary Award^[33], a performance-related pay^[34], in Norway^[35], founded in 1971^[36]; Grand Officer of the Order of Wissam El Alaoui^[37], a grade of an order^[38], in Morocco^[39]; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎^[40], a grade of an order^[41], in Norway^[42]; and Grand Officer of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic^[43], a grade of an order^[44], in Italy^[45].

Personal Life

Spouses include Liv Rockefeller^[15], 1916–1969^[46], of Norway^[47]; Yvonne Dedekam-Simonsen^[16], 1924–2006^[48]; and Jacqueline Beer^[17], an actor^[49], b. 1932^[50], of France^[51]. Children include Thor Heyerdahl^[18], a marine scientist^[52], 1939–2024^[53], of Norway^[54]; Bjorn Heyerdahl^[19], 1940–2021^[55]; and Marian Heyerdahl^[20], an artist^[56], b. 1957^[57]. His religion is recorded as atheism^[58].

Death and Burial

Thor Heyerdahl died on April 18, 2002^[5]. He died in Colla Micheri^[4]. The cause of death was brain cancer^[59].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thor Heyerdahl include HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl^[60], a frigate^[61], in Norway^[62].

Why It Matters

Thor Heyerdahl ranks in the top 0.64% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,585 views/month, #6,425 of 1,000,298).^[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[63] He is known by 23 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[64]

Works attributed to him include The Kon-Tiki Expedition: By Raft Across the South Seas^[65], a written work^[66]; Kon-Tiki^[67], a film^[68]; Aku-Aku^[69], a written work^[70]; and Fatu Hiva: Back to Nature^[71], a written work^[72]. Entities named for him include HNoMS Thor Heyerdahl^[60], a frigate^[61], in Norway^[62].

FAQs

Where was Thor Heyerdahl born?

Thor Heyerdahl was born in Larvik^[2].

Where did Thor Heyerdahl die?

Thor Heyerdahl passed away in Colla Micheri^[4].

Who were Thor Heyerdahl's parents?

Thor Heyerdahl's father was Thor Heyerdahl^[13]. Thor Heyerdahl's mother was Alison Martine Lyng^[14].

Who was Thor Heyerdahl married to?

Thor Heyerdahl's spouses include Liv Rockefeller^[15], Yvonne Dedekam-Simonsen^[16], and Jacqueline Beer^[17].

What did Thor Heyerdahl do for work?

Thor Heyerdahl worked as explorer^[6], anthropologist^[7], archaeologist^[8], historian^[9], and screenwriter^[10].

Where did Thor Heyerdahl go to school?

Thor Heyerdahl was educated at University of Oslo^[24].

What awards did Thor Heyerdahl receive?

Honors received include Fridtjof Nansen Award for outstanding research, historical-philosophical class^[26], Empowering award^[27], Peer Gynt Literary Award^[33], and Grand Officer of the Order of Wissam El Alaoui^[37].