People Australia

  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

Older articles are being reviewed with a view to bringing them into line with contemporary values but the original text will remain available for historical context.

Nikolai Theodor (Theo) Svensen (1879–1966)

Portrait of Captain Nikolai Theodor Svensen, c. 1920 photographer unknown

Portrait of Captain Nikolai Theodor Svensen, c. 1920 photographer unknown

A05455, Australian War Memorial

We do not have an entry for this person. If you have an obituary or further biographical information about this person please Contact us.

Additional Resources

Citation details

'Svensen, Nikolai Theodor (Theo) (1879–1966)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/svensen-nikolai-theodor-theo-20364/text, accessed 8 October 2024.

© Copyright People Australia, 2012

Portrait of Captain Nikolai Theodor Svensen, c. 1920 photographer unknown

Portrait of Captain Nikolai Theodor Svensen, c. 1920 photographer unknown

A05455, Australian War Memorial

Life Summary [details]

Birth

27 September, 1879
Larvik, Norway

Death

1966 (aged ~ 86)

Cultural Heritage

Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.

Education
Occupation
Military Service
Awards