Thorbergur Thorvaldson
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Thorbergur Thorvaldson M.Sc.
, PhD. (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Iceland
ic-Canadian
chemist. He was the head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan
.
Thorvaldson and his team at the National Research Council developed a sulphate-resistant cement in 1919 which prevented decay and deterioration in existing structures. He served as president of the Canadian Institute of Chemistry in 1941. In 1946 he was named first dean of graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
. Thorvaldson graduated from the University of Manitoba
with honours.
Thorbergur Thorvaldson M.Sc.
, PhD. (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Iceland
ic-Canadian
chemist. He was the head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan
.
Thorvaldson and his team at the National Research Council developed a sulphate-resistant cement in 1919 which prevented decay and deterioration in existing structures. He served as president of the Canadian Institute of Chemistry in 1941. In 1946 he was named first dean of graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
. Thorvaldson graduated from the University of Manitoba
with honours.
Thorbergur Thorvaldson M.Sc.
, PhD. (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Iceland
ic-Canadian
chemist. He was the head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan
.
Thorvaldson and his team at the National Research Council developed a sulphate-resistant cement in 1919 which prevented decay and deterioration in existing structures. He served as president of the Canadian Institute of Chemistry in 1941. In 1946 he was named first dean of graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
. Thorvaldson graduated from the University of Manitoba
with honours.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
, PhD. (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic-Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
chemist. He was the head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
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Thorvaldson and his team at the National Research Council developed a sulphate-resistant cement in 1919 which prevented decay and deterioration in existing structures. He served as president of the Canadian Institute of Chemistry in 1941. In 1946 he was named first dean of graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
Biography
Thorvaldson's family settled in Gimli, ManitobaGimli, Manitoba
Gimli is a a rural municipality located in the Interlake region of south-central Manitoba, Canada, on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg. It is about north of the provincial capital Winnipeg...
. Thorvaldson graduated from the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
with honours.
Thorbergur Thorvaldson M.Sc.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
, PhD. (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic-Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
chemist. He was the head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
.
Thorvaldson and his team at the National Research Council developed a sulphate-resistant cement in 1919 which prevented decay and deterioration in existing structures. He served as president of the Canadian Institute of Chemistry in 1941. In 1946 he was named first dean of graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
Biography
Thorvaldson's family settled in Gimli, ManitobaGimli, Manitoba
Gimli is a a rural municipality located in the Interlake region of south-central Manitoba, Canada, on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg. It is about north of the provincial capital Winnipeg...
. Thorvaldson graduated from the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
with honours.
Thorbergur Thorvaldson M.Sc.
Master of Science
A Master of Science is a postgraduate academic master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The degree is typically studied for in the sciences including the social sciences.-Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay:...
, PhD. (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Iceland
Iceland
Iceland , described as the Republic of Iceland, is a Nordic and European island country in the North Atlantic Ocean, on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. Iceland also refers to the main island of the country, which contains almost all the population and almost all the land area. The country has a population...
ic-Canadian
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
chemist. He was the head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan
University of Saskatchewan
The University of Saskatchewan is a Canadian public research university, founded in 1907, and located on the east side of the South Saskatchewan River in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. An "Act to establish and incorporate a University for the Province of Saskatchewan" was passed by the...
.
Thorvaldson and his team at the National Research Council developed a sulphate-resistant cement in 1919 which prevented decay and deterioration in existing structures. He served as president of the Canadian Institute of Chemistry in 1941. In 1946 he was named first dean of graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
Biography
Thorvaldson's family settled in Gimli, ManitobaGimli, Manitoba
Gimli is a a rural municipality located in the Interlake region of south-central Manitoba, Canada, on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg. It is about north of the provincial capital Winnipeg...
. Thorvaldson graduated from the University of Manitoba
University of Manitoba
The University of Manitoba , in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, is the largest university in the province of Manitoba. It is Manitoba's most comprehensive and only research-intensive post-secondary educational institution. It was founded in 1877, making it Western Canada’s first university. It placed...
with honours.