Biography
Hjalmar Riiser-Larsen (7 June 1890 – 3 June 1965) was a Norwegian aviation pioneer, military officer, polar explorer and businessman. Among his achievements, he is generally regarded a founder of the Royal Norwegian Air Force.
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Known ForActing
Birthday1890-06-07
Deathday1965-06-03 (74 years old)
ChildrenBjørg Riiser-Larsen
CitizenshipsNorway
AwardsKongens fortenestemedalje, King's Medal of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, Commander of the Legion of Merit, grand officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy, Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav, Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire, Commander of the Order of Vasa, Grand Officer of the Order of the White Lion, Knight of the Legion of Honour, Defence Medal 1940–1945, David Livingstone Centenary Medal
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