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About Thor Heyerdahl

Birth

1914

Death

2002

Biography

Thor Heyerdahl KStJ was a Norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in biology with specialization in zoology, botany and geography.

Thor Heyerdahl was a multifaceted Norwegian explorer and biologist whose curiosity led him to travel the world.

His most famous work, the Kon-Tiki Expedition, chronicles one of the most fascinating maritime adventures of the 20th century.

Throughout his life, Heyerdahl wrote 38 books exploring ethnology and ancient civilizations.

Beyond writing, he excelled as a film director and screenwriter, documenting his own expeditions.

Born in Larvik, he dedicated his life to investigating the mysteries of humanity and the connections between distant cultures.