Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was a Norwegian novelist, writer of short stories, playwright, essayist, children's writer, literary

Was a Norwegian novelist, writer of short stories, playwright, essayist, children's writer, literary critic, radio speaker and politician.Haslund made her literary debut in 1945 with the short story collection Også vi –.[4] Next year came her first novel,

Was a Norwegian member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm 1884. Hertzberg was a legal his

Was a Norwegian member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm 1884. Hertzberg was a legal historian, and published several works in that field.

Was a Norwegian politician.Ebbe Carsten Hornemann was himself elected to the Norwegian Parliament in

Was a Norwegian politician.Ebbe Carsten Hornemann was himself elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1830, representing the constituency of Holmestrand.He sat through only one term.

Is a former Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Lo

Is a former Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, he was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-2 500 m event. He was also qualifed for the olympic in Moskva 1980. He has three children, Nicolai,

Was a Norwegian figure skater. She competed at the 1931 World Figure Skating Championships, where sh

Was a Norwegian figure skater. She competed at the 1931 World Figure Skating Championships, where she finished sixth. She also finished sixth at the 1930 European Figure Skating Championships, and she participated at the 1928 Winter Olympics, where she fi

Is a former speed skater from Norway, who specialised in the shorter distances; the 500 m and 1,000

Is a former speed skater from Norway, who specialised in the shorter distances; the 500 m and 1,000 m.Høiseth skated in all Winter Olympics from 1984 to 1998, making her one of only three Norwegians to have participated in as many as five Winter Olympics

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the seco

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the second round of the welterweight class after losing his fight to Al Mello.

Is a Norwegian who was Party Secretary of the Socialist Left Party from 2005-2009.

Is a Norwegian who was Party Secretary of the Socialist Left Party from 2005-2009.

Was a Norwegian pianist and composer.He was a teacher at the Stern'sches Konservatorium in Berlin fr

Was a Norwegian pianist and composer.He was a teacher at the Stern'sches Konservatorium in Berlin from 1866-1868. He then moved to Copenhagen, where he held a position at the town's conservatory for two years. In 1881 he travelled to Moscow, and in 1882 he moved to Christiania (today Oslo), where he taught at a piano school for children. In 1883 he stayed in New York. Neupert was regarded as an outstanding pianist and piano pedagogue, often compared to Franz Liszt.

Is a Norwegian professional road racing cyclist riding for the UCI ProTeam Team Columbia – HTC. He

Is a Norwegian professional road racing cyclist riding for the UCI ProTeam Team Columbia – HTC. He is the Norwegian Time Trial Champion and also considered as one of the biggest rising talents in the sport, being ranked as no. 3 in the world by UCI as of

Was a Norwegian speed skater and world champion. He received a silver medal at the 1898 Norwegian al

Was a Norwegian speed skater and world champion. He received a silver medal at the 1898 Norwegian allround championship, a bronze medal in 1899, and a gold medal in 1900.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.Grimstad was a member of Råde municipality council f

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.Grimstad was a member of Råde municipality council from 1971 to 1983, serving as mayor in 1975–1976 and deputy mayor in 1979–1983. From 1983 to 1987 he was a member of Østfold county council, having been a de

Was a Norwegian judge and politician for the Conservative Party.In March 1905, when the cabinet Mich

Was a Norwegian judge and politician for the Conservative Party.In March 1905, when the cabinet Michelsen assumed office, Bull had been appointed a member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm. He left on 6 June as the Union between Sweden and Nor

Was a Norwegian composer and pianist who composed in the Romantic period. He is best known for his P

Was a Norwegian composer and pianist who composed in the Romantic period. He is best known for his Piano Concerto in A minor, for his incidental music to Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt (which includes Morning Mood and In the Hall of the Mountain King), and for his collection of piano miniatures Lyric Pieces.The original family name was spelled Greig, originally from Scotland. After the Battle of Culloden in 1746, his great-grandfather traveled widely, settling in Norway around 1770, and establishing business interests in Bergen. Grieg was raised in a musical home. His mother, Gesine B. Hagerup, became his first piano teacher, who taught him to play from the age of 6. He studied in several schools including Tank's School, and often brought in examples of his music to class.

Was a Norwegian speed skater from Trondheim. He participated at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where he p

Was a Norwegian speed skater from Trondheim. He participated at the 1936 Winter Olympics, where he placed 20th in the 5,000 metres and 18th in the 10,000 metres. He placed seventh at the 1937 World Allround Speed Skating Championships.

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1950s. He finished fifth in the 50 km event

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the 1950s. He finished fifth in the 50 km event at the 1954 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Falun. Landsem also finished seventh in the 50 km event at the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo. He also comp

Was a Norwegian educator and politician for the Labour Party.He was a member of Mandal city council

Was a Norwegian educator and politician for the Labour Party.He was a member of Mandal city council from 1945 to 1948, and also a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from the Market towns of Vest-Agder and Rogaland counties during the term 1

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2001. He finished eighth in the 30 km

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1992 to 2001. He finished eighth in the 30 km event at the 1994 Winter Olympics in Lillehammer. Kristiansen finished 39th in the 50 km event at the 1995 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Thunder Ba

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who compted from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. He won gold medal o

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who compted from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. He won gold medal on K4 1000 metres at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City (with Steinar Amundsen, Tore Berger and Jan Johansen), and obtained a bronze medal at the 1972

Was a Norwegian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936, 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian Olympic fencer. He competed at the 1936, 1948 and 1952 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian architect and sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian architect and sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Tele

Was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Telemark in 1954, and was re-elected on four occasions.Liane was mayor of Sannidal municipality in 1945–1947, 1947–1951 and 1951–1955.

A Norwegian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. Many consider him as one of pioneers in mod

A Norwegian curler, world champion and Olympic medalist. Many consider him as one of pioneers in modern curling. He received a bronze medal as skip at the the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano.[1] He was skip on the winning team in the demonstration event at

Was a Norwegian nordic skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Was a Norwegian nordic skier who competed in the late 1940s and early 1950s.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.