Thor Heyerdahl Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Thor Heyerdahl 06/10/1914   -   18/04/2002

Thor Heyerdahl Introduction:

A famous ethnologist and explorer, Thor Heyerdahl, is known for his transoceanic explorations and study of South American immigration patterns. To know more about his childhood, career, profile and timeline read on

Thor Heyerdahl Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Millionaires
  • Died At Age: 87
  • Sun Sign: Libra
  • Also Known As: Thor Heyerdahl Jr.
  • Born In: Larvik
  • Famous As: Adventurer
  • Spouse/Ex-: Jacqueline Beer, Liv Coucheron-Torp, Yvonne Dedekam-Simonsen
  • Father: Thor Heyerdahl Sr.
  • Mother: Alison Lyng
  • Children:
    1. Annette Heyerdahl
    2. Bjørn Heyerdahl
    3. Helene Elisabeth Heyerdahl
    4. Marian Heyerdahl
    5. Thor Jr Heyerdahl
  • Died On: April 18, 2002
  • Place Of Death: Colla Micheri
  • Education: University of Oslo
  • Awards: Mungo Park Medal - 1950 Patron's Gold Medal - 1964
  • Bio: A Famous Ethnologist And Explorer, Thor Heyerdahl, Is Known For His Transoceanic Explorations And Study Of South American Immigration Patterns. To Know More About His Childhood, Career, Profile And Timeline Read On