Thorbergur Thorvaldson
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Thorbergur Thorvaldson | |
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| Born | August 24, 1883 |
| Died | October 4, 1965 (aged 82) |
| Occupation | Chemist |
Thorbergur Thorvaldson (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Icelandic-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.[1][2] He served as president of the Canadian Institute of Chemistry in 1941.[3] In 1946, he was named first dean of graduate studies at the University of Saskatchewan.
Thorvaldson's family settled in Gimli, Manitoba. Thorvaldson graduated from the University of Manitoba with honours.He also got the Thorvaldson building named after him.[4]
Awards
He was made a Knight ( Riddari ) in the Order of the Falcon ( Hin íslenska fálkaorða ) in 1939.[3]
Henry Marshall Tory Medal was awarded to Thorbergur Thorvaldson, FRSC Professor Emeritus at the University of Saskatchewan in 1951.[5]
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