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Thorvaldson (other)
Thorvaldson may refer to: * Erik Thorvaldson, aka, Erik the Red (950–1003), the Icelandic-Norwegian Viking founder of Norse Greenland * Gunnar Thorvaldson (1901-1960), Canadian politician * Sveinn Thorvaldson (1872–1950), Canadian politician * Thorbergur Thorvaldson Thorbergur Thorvaldson (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Icelandic-Canada, Canadian chemist. He was the head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan. Thorvaldson and his team at the National Research Counc ... (1883-1965), Icelandic-Canadian chemist * Thorvaldson Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada See also * Thorvaldsen {{disambiguation, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik The Red
Erik Thorvaldsson (), known as Erik the Red, was a Norse explorer, described in medieval and Icelandic saga sources as having founded the first settlement in Greenland. He most likely earned the epithet "the Red" due to the color of his hair and beard. According to Icelandic sagas, he was born in the Jæren district of Rogaland, Norway, as the son of Thorvald Asvaldsson. One of Erik's sons was the well-known Icelandic explorer Leif Erikson. Personal life Early life Erik Thorvaldsson was born in Rogaland, Norway in 950 CE. He was the son of Thorvald Asvaldson (also spelled Osvaldson). As a method of conflict resolution that subsequently became something of a family custom, Erik the Red's father, Thorvald Asvaldsson, was banished from Norway for manslaughter. He sailed west from Norway with his family, including 10-year-old Erik, and settled in Hornstrandir in northwestern Iceland, where he eventually died before 1000 CE. Marriage and family Erik married Þjódhild Jorund ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunnar Thorvaldson
Gunnar Solmunder (Solly) Thorvaldson, (March 18, 1901 – August 2, 1969) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1941 to 1949, and in the Senate of Canada from 1958 until his death. Originally elected as a Conservative, he sat as a Progressive Conservative after the party changed its name in 1943. Thorvaldson was born in Riverton, Manitoba to a notable Icelandic-Canadian family. His father, Sveinn Thorvaldson, was also a Conservative member of the Assembly from 1914 to 1915. His nephew Scott Thorkelson served in the Canadian House of Commons. Career He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Saskatchewan in 1922 and a law degree from the Manitoba Law School in 1925. He worked as a barrister. Thorvaldson was also president of the Income Tax Payer's Association from 1944 to 1946, and was a member of the Manitoba Club, the Empire Club and the Optimist Club. In 1926, he married Edna Schwitzer, daughter of Jo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sveinn Thorvaldson
Sveinn Thorvaldson (March 3, 1872 – July 14, 1949) was a politician in Manitoba, Canada. He served in the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1914 to 1915, as a member of the Conservative Party. Biography Thorvaldson was born in Iceland, and came to Canada in 1887. He was educated at public schools, and at the Collegiate Institute of Winnipeg. He married Margerate Solmunson on April 13, 1896, and they had twelve children. He worked as a merchant and was secretary-treasurer of Sigurdson and Thorvaldson Company Ltd. Thorvaldson served as reeve for the Rural Municipality of Gimli from 1903 to 1905 and for the Rural Municipality of Bifrost from 1908 to 1914, from 1922 to 1926 and from 1929 to 1930. In religion, he was a Unitarian. He was elected to the Manitoba legislature in the 1914 provincial election, defeating Liberal candidate Einar Jonasson and Independent-Liberal Taras Ferley in the constituency of Gimli. The Conservatives won a majority government, and Thorv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thorbergur Thorvaldson
Thorbergur Thorvaldson (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Icelandic-Canada, Canadian chemist. He was the head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan. Thorvaldson and his team at the National Research Council Canada, National Research Council developed a sulphate-resistant cement in 1919 which prevented decay and deterioration in existing structures. He served as president of the Canadian Institute of Chemistry in 1941. In 1946, he was named first dean of graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan. Biography Thorvaldson's family settled in Gimli, Manitoba. Thorvaldson graduated from the University of Manitoba with honours. Awards He was made a Knight ( Riddari ) in the Order of the Falcon ( Hin íslenska fálkaorða ) in 1939. Henry Marshall Tory Medal was awarded to Thorbergur Thorvaldson, FRSC Professor Emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan in 1951. Other honours The official dedication ceremony of the Chemistry Buildi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thorvaldson Lake
Thorvaldson Lake is a fresh water lake in Northern Saskatchewan, named after Thorbergur Thorvaldson in 1966. See also *List of lakes of Saskatchewan This is a list of lakes of Saskatchewan, a province of Canada. The largest and most notable lakes are listed at the start, followed by an alphabetical listing of other lakes of the province. Larger lake statistics "The total area of a lak ... References Lakes of Saskatchewan {{Canada-lake-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
