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Vilhjalmur Stefansson
Canadian-born explorer (1879–1962)
Vilhjalmur Stefansson was born on November 3, 1879 in Gimli and died on August 26, 1962, aged 82.
Born
November 3, 1879
Vilhjalmur Stefansson died aged 82.
Died: August 26, 1962
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Gimli
- Professions
- ethnologist, discoverer, university teacher, ethnographer, writer, explorer, polar explorer
- Citizenship
- Canada, United States
More about Vilhjalmur Stefansson
- Zodiac sign
- Scorpio
All birth date sources
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- GeneaStar
- BnF authorities
- SNAC
- Great Norwegian Encyclopedia
- Encyclopædia Britannica Online
- Integrated Authority File
- Munzinger Personen
- Brockhaus Enzyklopädie
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Questions people ask
How old was Vilhjalmur Stefansson when they died?
Vilhjalmur Stefansson died aged 82.
When is Vilhjalmur Stefansson’s birthday?
Vilhjalmur Stefansson’s recorded birthday is November 3.
Where was Vilhjalmur Stefansson born?
Vilhjalmur Stefansson was born in Gimli.
When did Vilhjalmur Stefansson die?
Vilhjalmur Stefansson died on August 26, 1962.