Learn the details of who he was Thor Heyerdahl () and the circumstances of his death: place of death, date of death and cause of death.
Who was Thor Heyerdahl?
Thor Heyerdahl was born on October 6, 1914 in Larvik, Norway.
His unfortunate death was the April 18, 2002 (23 years ago) in Colla Micheri, Italy by Heart failure at 87 years of age.
Thor Heyerdahl was a Norwegian explorer, archaeologist, and writer known for his reed raft expeditions, most notably the Kon-Tiki expedition in 1947.
Birth
- Full name: Thor Heyerdahl
- Date:
- Place: Larvik, Norway
- Zodiac sign: Pound
Death
- Date:
- Place: Colla Micheri, Italy
- Age: 87 years old
- Time since death: 23 years old
- Cause: Heart failure