Torkel Lillefosse

Deceased Person

1868 – 1946

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Who was Torkel Lillefosse?

Torkel Knutsen Lillefosse was a Norwegian botanist.

He was born in Strandebarm. After working as a wood carver and gardener, he turned to botany. From 1921 he received an annual state grant for his research. He only researched the flora of Western Norway, and his collection of plants from Hordaland and Sogn og Fjordane was and is unique.

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Born
1868
Died
1946

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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