Norwegian paleobotanist and palynologist (1926-2015).
Svein Bendik Manum (3 October 1926 – 30 September 2015) was a Norwegian palaeobotanist and palynologist who pioneered the study of pre‑Quaternary palynology in Norway. Over a career spanning more than five decades at the University of Oslo and in international appointments, he made foundational contributions to the biostratigraphy of dinoflagellate cysts, Arctic palaeofloras and the application of palynology to petroleum geology.