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Alf Dannevig

Norwegian biologist (1886-1960)

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Alf Nicolay Dannevig was a Norwegian marine biologist who specialized on fish, and a local politician. He was the son of sea captain Gunder Mathiesen Dannevig, and the father of writer Birger Dannevig. He managed the hatchery Flødevigen Utklekningsanstalt from 1911 to 1956. His research included cod, salmon, trout, cultivation of lobster, and the marine biology of Skagerrak. He served as Mayor of Hisøy Municipality in 1945 and from 1948 to 1960.

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Born
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Place of birth
Flødevigen wd
Died
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Citizenship
Norway wd
Occupation
marine biologist, zoologist wd
Education
University of Oslo wd

Positions held wd

  • mayor

Awards wd

  • King's Medal of Merit in Gold (1953)

Questions

When was Alf Dannevig born?
Alf Dannevig was born on 1 May 1886 in Flødevigen.
What positions has Alf Dannevig held?
Positions held by Alf Dannevig include: mayor.
Where did Alf Dannevig study?
Alf Dannevig was educated at University of Oslo.

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  1. Wikipedia (English): Alf Dannevig · CC BY-SA 4.0
  2. Wikidata item Q4721652 · CC0 1.0
  3. Image: AlfDannevig.png by Template:Unknown photograph (Public domain)

Last updated · facts checked 10 November 2026

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