Natascha Heintz
Natascha Heintz | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 February 1930 New York |
| Died | 28 November 2025 (aged 95) Bærum, Norway |
| Occupation | Paleontologist |
| Father | Anatol Heintz |
Natascha Heintz (25 February 1930 – 28 November 2025) was a Norwegian paleontologist.
Life and career
Born in New York City, Heintz grew up in Bærum, a daughter of Anatol Heintz and Mary Solnørdal. She was married to geologist Thor Siggerud.[1]
Her scientific research specialized in fossil fish. She worked for the Paleontologisk Museum in Oslo from 1967 to 2000. She has been editor of the Norwegian Journal of Geology, was a member of several governmental committees, and was an honorary member of Norges Museumsforbund.[1][2]
Heintz died in Bærum on 28 November 2025, at the age of 95.[2]
References
- 1 2 Nakrem, Hans Arne (2001). "Heintz, Natascha". In Arntzen, Jon Gunnar (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Vol. 4 (2nd ed.). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. pp. 211–212. ISBN 82-573-1006-9.
- 1 2 Nakrem, Hans. "Natascha Heintz". In Bolstad, Erik (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 April 2026.