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Thor heyerdahl, born october 6, 1914, larvik, norwaydied april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy, norwegian ethnologist and adventurer who organized and led the famous kontiki 1947 and ra 196970 transoceanic scientific expeditions. It was heyerdahl s first voyage on an improbable craft over a challenging and dubious route. This was his first expedition to be captured on film, and was later awarded academy award for best documentary in 1951. Kontiki by thor heyerdahl and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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