Adolf Hoel

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1879 – 1964

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Who was Adolf Hoel?

Adolf Hoel was a Norwegian geologist and polar researcher. The mineral hoelite is named in his honour. His focus on and research of the polar areas is largely credited as the reason Norway has the sovereignty over Svalbard and Queen Maud Land. He led several scientific expeditions to Svalbard and Greenland.

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Born
May 15, 1879
Died
Feb 19, 1964

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on July 23, 2013

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