Ivan Rosenqvist (17 May 1916 – 8 October 1994) was an Austrian-born Norwegian geologist. He was born in Vienna. His research focus centered on marine sediments. He was appointed professor of mineralogy and geology at the University of Oslo from 1965 to 1984. During the German occupation of Norway, Rosenqvist had a central position in the clandestine intelligence organization XU.[1][2]

Rosenqvist was a volunteer in the Winter War on the Finnish side.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b Walløe, Lars. "Ivan Thoralf Rosenqvist". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
  2. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Ivan Thoralf Koss Rosenqvist". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 14 June 2013.
Awards Preceded byLorentz Eldjarn Recipient of the Fridtjof Nansen Excellent Research Award in Science 1971 Succeeded byPer Andersen


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