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Olav Johan Sopp
Norwegian mycologist (1860-1931).
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Norwegian mycologist (1860-1931).
Olav Johan Sopp (né Johan Oluf Olsen; 6 October 1860 – 14 August 1931) was a Norwegian mycologist. He was a pioneer of Norwegian and international mycological research. He was the first to suggest classifying fungi as belonging to neither plantae nor animalia, but to a third kingdom. He also contributed to the development of the Norwegian dairy and brewery industry.
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Achievements and distinctions
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Norwegian mycologist (1860-1931).
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Knight of the Order of St. Olav
Career and education
Memberships
Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters
Education
University of Oslo
Fields of work
mycology
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