Tore Gjelsvik

Tore Gjelsvik
Born(1916-09-07)7 September 1916
Died23 January 2006(2006-01-23) (aged 89)
NationalityNorwegian
OccupationGeologist

Tore Gjelsvik (7 September 1916 – 23 January 2006) was a Norwegian geologist and polar explorer. He headed the Norwegian Polar Institute from 1960 to 1983, and played an important role in the Norwegian resistance during World War II.[1][2]

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  2. ^ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Tore Gjelsvik". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 2 September 2009.