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Lars Christensen
Born(1884-04-06)6 April 1884
Sandar, Vestfold, Norway
Died10 December 1964(1964-12-10) (aged 80)
New York City, New York
NationalityNorwegian
Known forWhaling
Antarctic exploration
SpouseIngrid Christensen

Lars Christensen (6 April 1884 – 10 December 1965) was a Norwegian shipowner and whaling magnate. He was also a philanthropist with a keen interest in the exploration of Antarctica.[1]

  1. ^ "Lars Christensen". Norsk Polarhistorie. Retrieved January 1, 2018.

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