Hegelund Profiles: Frode
Frode began to develop a deep interest in all things Arctic following the conclusion of a scholarship in International Economy in Germany back in the …
The Genealogy
In the year 1635, a 35 year-old hailing from Denmark, Morten C. Hegelund, travelled up north to Norway and settled in the area of Karlsøy, well above the Arctic Circle. This event marked the beginning of a near four-century long history for the Hegelund family, centered on the jagged Norwegian coastline, facing the ice-blue waters of the North Atlantic.
During these four centuries, the Hegelund clan became one of the wealthiest and most-respected families in the whole Karlsøy parish.
The family is well-known for its social engagement, creativity, assiduousness and last but not least, their passion for food and cooking.
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