Background
Haftorn, Svein was born on January 30, 1925 in Drammen, Buskerud, Norway. Son of Birger and Martha (Winsvold) Haftorn.
Haftorn, Svein was born on January 30, 1925 in Drammen, Buskerud, Norway. Son of Birger and Martha (Winsvold) Haftorn.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Oslo, 1957.
Curator Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskab Museet, Trondheim, Norway, 1952-1966. Professor University Trondheim, 1966-1990.
Fellow American Ornithological Union (honorary), Norwegian Ornithological Society (honorary). Member Videnskapsakademiet Oslo, Kongelige Norske Videnskabers Selskab Trondheim.
Married Eva Hamborgstrøm, March 25, 1928. Children: Jens, Sylvi, Tone, Beate.