Svend Foyn
Norwegian whaling, shipping magnate
Died when: 85 years 143 days (1024 months)Star Sign: Cancer
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Svend Foyn (July 9, 1809 – November 30, 1894) was a Norwegian whaling, shipping magnate and philanthropist.He pioneered revolutionary methods for hunting and processing whales.
Svend Foyn introduced the modern harpoon cannon and brought whaling into a modern age.He is also recognized as a pioneer who introduced sealing to Vestfold County.
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