1809 - 1894
Svend Foyn Norwegian Explorer
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| First Name |
Svend
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| Last Name |
Foyn
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| Birthday |
9th July, 1809
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| Died |
29th November, 1894
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| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer
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| Nationality |
Norwegian
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| Occupation |
Explorer
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Svend Foyn (July 9, 1809 – November 30, 1894) was a Norwegian whaling, shipping magnate and philanthropist. He pioneered revolutionary methods for hunting and processing whales. Svend Foyn introduced the modern harpoon cannon and brought whaling into a modern age. He is also recognized as a pioneer who introduced sealing to Vestfold County.
