Thor heyerdahl set up his office in a 16th century hunting tower on his property in the italian village of colla micheri, from 19581988. Heyerdahls popular book on the subject, akuaku was another international bestseller. He became notable for his kontiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi across the pacific ocean in. Thor heyerdahl death thor died on april 18, 2002, in colla micheri, liguria, italy, where he had gone to spend the easter holidays with some of his closest family members. An explorer and writer the thor heyerdahl archive provides a unique insight into the life and work of the most famous explorer, adventurer and writer of nonfiction in the 20th century. He left behind a welldocumented legacy, publishing many books about his research and directing four movies about his expeditions. Heyerdahl died of cancer in colla micheri, italy, on april 18, 2002. He died on april 18, 2002 in colla micheri, liguria, italy. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. Walk in this tiny village and get an idea of italian life in the middle ages. See all 1 colla micheri medieval village tours on tripadvisor. April 2002 starb heyerdahl in colla micheri in italien an einem gehirntumor. He became notable for his kontiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi across the pacific ocean in a handbuilt raft from.
Thor heyerdahl books, author biography, and reading level. The original structures are very, very old, but everything has been mindfully retrofitted, to make for a very comfortable stay. Heyerdahl died on 18 april 2002 in colla micheri, liguria, italy, where he had gone to spend the easter. By the following march, he was in the hospital and battling brain cancer. Hike to the top of the hill, and explore a roman watch tower. Thor heyerdahl, the norwegian scientist who gained worldwide fame more than half a century ago when he sailed a primitive balsalog raft called the. He was married to jacqueline beer, yvonne dedekamsimonsen and liv coucherontorp. A documentary about the voyage also won an academy award in 1951. Heyerdahl participou da expedicao kontiki em 1947, entre outras. Lovingly restored by thor heyerdahl and family over a sixty year period, colla micheri is a hidden gem. Thor heyerdahl in colla micheri liguria, italy 2002. After a few weeks illness, he died at home in colla micheri on april 18th, 2002, where he was also laid to rest after being given the last great honor, a state funeral in oslo, norway.
They lived in tenerife, canary islands and were very actively involved with archaeological projects. The book was later turned into a movie and in 1951 earned heyerdahl an academy award. Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventure. Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway, dead april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer.
Thor heyerdahls tomb at colla micheri the via julia augusta, a roman road built in a. October 6, 1914 april 18, 2002 was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. Thor heyerdahl is one of norway norway most famous person. That same year, heyerdahl underwent surgery as part of his treatment for cancer. Thor heyerdahl project gutenberg selfpublishing ebooks. The nucleus of the village has a medieval bakery, a restored church and a barrestaurant. Buried, heyerdahl estate, colla micheri, italy gender. Do you need to book in advance to visit colla micheri medieval village. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology.
Colla micheri is a medieval village in the liguria region of northwest italy. Heyerdahl became famous for his kontiki expedition, in which he sailed 4,300 miles 8,000 km by raft from south america to the tuamotu islands. He passed away in his family home at colla micheri, northern italy, after a long illness. Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914 in larvik, norway april 18, 2002 in colla micheri, italy was a marine biologist with a great interest in anthropology, who became famous for his kontiki expedition in which he sailed by raft 4,300 miles from south america to the tuamotu islands.
The mystery solved random house, 1989, heyerdahl offered a more detailed theory of the islands history. Colla micheri medieval village laigueglia 2020 all you. Thor heyerdahl celebrates the 56th anniversary of releasing his fifth popular book thor heyerdahl, born october 6, 1914 1 in larvik, norway, died april 18, 2002 1 in colla micheri near andora in liguria, was a norwegian marine biologist, explorer, author and military. He left behind a welldocumented legacy, publishing many books about his research.
Marian heyerdahl, helene elisabeth heyerdahl and annette heyerdahl and two sons bjorn heyerdahl and thor heyerdahl, jr. Heyerdahl, who was 87, won worldwide acclaim with his 1947 voyage across the pacific on a replica of an aboriginal balsa raft called kontiki. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. We recommend booking colla micheri medieval village tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Nowadays it is famous as thor heyerdahl, the famous anthropologist, restored. 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.
Thor heyerdahl biography childhood, life achievements. It is a frazione of the comune of andora, in the province of savona. Having spent a lifetime making this point, the 68yearold heyerdahl now reinforces his theories based on work in colla micheri, a medieval italian village on the northern mediterranean coast. Heyerdahl died on april 18, 2002, at his home in colla micheri, italy. Nowadays it is famous as thor heyerdahl, the famous anthropologist, restored many of the buildings which had been neglected in the twentieth century. Thor heyerdahl was a zoologist, writer and adventurer. Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914 larvik, norway april 18, 2002 colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a scientific background in zoology and geography. See also thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a scientific background in zoology and geography.
A skilled storyteller, heyerdahl wrote about his experiences in the bestselling book kontiki. Apr 23, 2002 the renowned norwegian explorer and archaeologist thor heyerdahl has died of cancer at the age of 87. Later that year, he was made an honorary member of geographical societies of norway and peru. He was also an ethnographer that means to do research on different cultures. Thor heyerdahl biography, cognac, museum, quotes, spouse.
Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in. In 1947 he skippered the tiny balsawood raft on a 6,000 kilometre journey from peru to polynesia. He became notable for his kontiki expedition, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi across the pacific ocean in a selfbuilt raft from south america to the tuamotu. He was a director and writer, known for akuaku 1960, galapagos 1955 and kontiki 1950. He became notable for his kontiki expedition, in which he sailed 8,000 km 4,300 miles by raft from south america to the tuamotu islands. Nov 16, 1989 thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a scientific background in zoology and geography. He subsequently led research expeditions to the maldive islands, to easter island, and to an archaeological site in peru. In 1953, he was awarded the grand cross of the order of merit of peru. Apr 24, 2020 heyerdahl has five children three daughters. Heyerdahl became notable for his kontiki expedition, in which he sailed 4,300 miles 8,000 km by raft from south america to the tuamotu islands. He became notable for his kontiki expedition, in which he sailed 8,000 km 4,300 miles by.
Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in zoology and geography. Thor heyerdahl was busy working on new projects until the very end. He is best known for his expeditions with kontiki and ra ii, where he. Thor heyerdahl was born on october 6, 1914 in larvik, norway. Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant. He became notable for his kontiki expedition, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi across the pacific ocean in a selfbuilt raft from south america to the tuamotu islands in 1947.
Both expeditions were intended to prove the possibility of ancient transoceanic contacts between distant civilizations and cultures. Thor heyerdahl thor heyerdahl, born october 6, 1914 1 in larvik, norway, died april 18, 2002 1 in colla micheri near andora in liguria, was a norwegian marine biologist, explorer, author and military. Heyerdahl died on april 18, 2002, in colla micheri, liguria, italy, where he had gone to spend the easter holidays with some of his closest family members. He wrote a book about the adventure, naming it after his raft the kontiki. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl norwegian pronunciation. Apr 29, 2006 thor heyerdahl born october 6, 1914 in larvik, norway a died april 18, 2002 in colla micheri, italy was a worldfamous marine biologist with a great interest in anthropology, who became. Happy birthday, thor heyerdahl, human migration theorist and. Easter island by thor heyerdahl meet your next favorite book. Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a scientific background. About thor heyerdahl thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway, dead april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in zoology and geography. The voyage was recorded in heyerdahls book the tigris expedition 1979 and in a documentary film. Thor heyerdahl primary author only author division. Jun, 2012 thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914 in larvik, norway april 18, 2002 in colla micheri, italy was a marine biologist with a great interest in anthropology, who became famous for his kontiki expedition in which he sailed by raft 4,300 miles from south america to the tuamotu islands. Thor heyerdahl wurde in larvik geboren, wo sein aus christiania stammender vater eine brauerei betrieb.
Book your tickets online for colla micheri medieval village, laigueglia. Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a scientific background in zoology and geography. The operation failed to stop the spread of the disease. He is buried in the garden of the family home in colla micheri. See more ideas about thor, best adventure books and rafting. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Thor heyerdahl is currently considered a single author. The work was a global hit and was translated into 65 languages. Apr 18, 2002 the renowned norwegian explorer and archaeologist thor heyerdahl has died of cancer at the age of 87.
The renowned norwegian explorer and archaeologist thor heyerdahl has died of cancer at the age of 87. A famous writer and adventure explorer, heyerdahl from norway became noted in the 1940s with his experiment of sailing from peru to polynesia in a balsa wood and reed sailboat, immortalized in kontiki thus proving that it was at least possible for south american indians to have populated parts of the pacific. October 6, 1914, larvik, norwaydied april 18, 2002, colla micheri. An explorer and writer the thor heyerdahl archive provides a unique insight into the life and work of the most famous explorer, adventurer and. Thor heyerdahl a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in biology, zoology, botany, and geography. He became notable for his kontiki expedition in 1947, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi across the pacific ocean in a handbuilt raft from south america to the tuamotu islands. Thor heyerdahl thor heyerdahl in colla micheri liguria, italy 2002 thor heyerdahl was a norwegian adventurer and ethnographer with a background in zoology, botany, and geography. The norwegian government gave him a state funeral in oslo cathedral on april 26, 2002.
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Apr 19, 2002 thor heyerdahl, the norwegian scientist who gained worldwide fame more than half a century ago when he sailed a primitive balsalog raft called the kontiki halfway across the pacific from peru to. Apr 18, 2002 thor heyerdahl was busy working on new projects until the very end. In all the talk about whether or not he was really a scientist. Happy birthday, thor heyerdahl, human migration theorist. Thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer, and scientist best known for his famous voyages aboard the kontiki and the ra ii. Thor heyerdahl s tomb at colla micheri in subsequent years, heyerdahl was involved with many other expeditions and archaeological projects. By raft across the south seas has been translated into 70 languages. It has a tiny square with a tiny church, and little walkable pathways. The book manuscript, photos and film documentary of the kontiki expedition in. Colla micheri news newspapers books scholar jstor may 2008 learn how and when to remove this template message. The village lies directly above the seaside town of laigueglia. May 28, 2018 lovingly restored by thor heyerdahl and family over a sixty year period, colla micheri is a hidden gem.
Jun 27, 2012 colla micheri in 1991, heyerdahl married jacqueline beer b. Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian deity. He was born 6 th october in 1914 in larvik and died 18 th april in colla micheri in italy. Thor heyerdahl october 6, 1914, larvik, norway april 18, 2002, colla micheri, italy was a norwegian ethnographer and adventurer with a background in zoology and geography. Ask travellingisagift about colla micheri medieval village. Thor heyerdahl som tegner by thor heyerdahl goodreads. The story of the voyage was related in heyerdahls book kontiki. He was admitted to hospital in march when the cancer spread to his brain. He was a director and writer, known for akuaku 1960, galapagos 1955. Colla micheri is one of the most charming places i have visited along the cote dazure. He became notable for his kontiki expedition, in which he sailed 8,000 km 5,000 mi by raft from south america to the tuamotu islands. Kontiki thor heyerdahl was a norwegian explorer, adventurer. Heyerdahl had undergone surgery last year, but it failed to halt his disease.