Vilhjalmur Stefansson
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Vilhjalmur Stefansson (November 3, 1879 – August 26, 1962) was an Arctic explorer and ethnologist. He was born in Manitoba, Canada.
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Vilhjalmur Stefansson | |
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Born | (1879-11-03)November 3, 1879 Arnes, Manitoba, Canada |
Died | August 26, 1962(1962-08-26) (aged 82) Hanover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Alma mater | Harvard University University of Iowa University of North Dakota |
Occupation(s) | Harvard University Professor Arctic explorer |
Organization | President of the History of Science Society from 1945–46 |
Known for | Exploring the Arctic |
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