Viktor Esbensen
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Viktor Esbensen (11 March 1881[1] – 29 January 1942) was a Norwegian mariner known for exploring the Antarctic region together with his father-in-law Carl Anton Larsen, looking to make a living from whaling. He was killed when his ship was sunk in World War II.
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Viktor Esbensen | |
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Born | (1881-03-11)11 March 1881 Vardø, Norway |
Died | 29 January 1942(1942-01-29) (aged 60) At sea, near Falmouth, England |
Occupation | Whaler |
Spouse | Elvina Adeline Birgitte Larsen |
Relatives | Carl Anton Larsen (father-in-law) |
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