Axel Coldevin (4 March 1900 – 23 June 1992) was a Norwegian historian. He was born in Dønna. He is best known for his works on trade and industry in Northern Norway. He was co-editor of the series Vårt folks historie from 1963, and wrote volume five of the series, Enevoldstiden. He was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in 1965, and was a member of the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters.[1][2]

Portrait of Axel Coldevin

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  1. ^ Lysaker, Trygve. "Axel Coldevin". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 26 February 2013.
  2. ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Axel Coldevin". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 February 2013.