Håkon Mosby (10 July 1903 – 18 October 1989) was a Norwegian oceanographer.
Håkon Mosby | |
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| Born | 10 July 1903 Kristiansand, Norway |
| Died | 18 October 1989 (aged 86) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Oceanographer |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav |
Mosby was born in Kristiansand to headmaster Salve Mosby and Mette Catrine Nodeland. He was appointed professor of physical oceanography at the University of Bergen from 1948, and served as rector from 1966 to 1971. He was a member of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters from 1948, and was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 1971.[1][2]
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edit- ^ Utaaker, Kåre. "Håkon Mosby". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Håkon Mosby". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 1 June 2016.
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