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Harald Sverdrup

Norwegian oceanographer (1888–1957).

Born November 15th, 1888 in Sogndal Municipality.

Died August 21st, 1957 at 68 years old in Oslo.

Occupations
meteorologist, oceanographer, university teacher

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson