Olav Bjaaland

Norwegian skier and antarctica explorer (1873-1961).

Born March 5th, 1873 in Morgedal.

Died June 8th, 1961 at 88 years old in Morgedal.

Occupations
Nordic combined skier, cross-country skier, explorer
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Those men who, in war, seek to preserve their lives at any rate commonly die with shame and ignominy, while those who look upon death as common to all, and unavoidable, and are only solicitous to die with honour, oftener arrive at old age and, while they live, live happier. Xenophon