Sjur Olsnes Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

Sjur Olsnes (1939-2014) was a renowned Norwegian biochemist, known for his significant contributions to cancer research. He studied medicine at the University of Bonn, and later worked at the University of Bergen and the Norwegian Radium Hospital. He earned his Dr.med. degree from the University of Oslo in 1972 and became a professor in 1989. A fellow of the Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters, he was instrumental in promoting Norwegian-Russian academic collaboration. In 2003, he received the prestigious King Olav V's Prize for Cancer Research from the Norwegian Cancer Society.

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Meaning of the name - Sjur

Possibly meaning 'strong' or 'secure', the exact meaning is uncertain.

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August 23, 1939 Facts

Generation Group

Sjur Olsnes belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Bergen

Educated At: University of Bonn

Occupation: cancer researcher | professor of medicine

Employers: Norwegian Radium Hospital | University of Oslo

Awards Received: University of Oslo Research Prize | King Olav V's Prize for Cancer Research | Anders Jahre's Awards for Medical Research

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Astrology Analysis

Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.