Haakon Shetelig, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Haakon Shetelig

Norwegian archaeologist

Date of Birth: 25-Jun-1877

Place of Birth: Oslo, Eastern Norway, Norway

Date of Death: 22-Jul-1955

Profession: professor, art historian, archaeologist, anthropologist, runologist

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Haakon Shetelig (June 25, 1877 – July 22, 1955) was a Norwegian archaeologist, historian and museum director.
He was a pioneer in archaeology known for his study of art from the Viking era in Norway.
He is most frequently associated with his work on the Oseberg ship (Osebergfunnet) near Tønsberg, Norway.