Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter E

Was a Norwegian Nordic skier who won the Holmenkollen medal in 1925. Landvik finished 5th in both th

Was a Norwegian Nordic skier who won the Holmenkollen medal in 1925. Landvik finished 5th in both the 18 km cross-country event and the individual ski jumping at the 1924 Winter Olympics in Chamonix. He won bronze in the nordic combined at the 1926 FIS No

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

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

Was the Norwegian Minister of Education and Church Affairs 1979–1981, and director-general of the

Was the Norwegian Minister of Education and Church Affairs 1979–1981, and director-general of the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK) from 1989-2001. He was also vice-chairman of the Norwegian Labour Party 1981-1989.

Was a Norwegian speedskater. He set world record in 500 m three times, twice in 5000 m, and once in

Was a Norwegian speedskater. He set world record in 500 m three times, twice in 5000 m, and once in 1500 m. His time 2.29,6 in 1500 m in 1894 made him the first person to finish the distance in less than 2.30.

Was a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppl

Was a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppland in 1958, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served as a deputy representative in the periods 1945–1949 and 1954–1957.

Was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Aus

Was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Aust-Agder in 1950, but was not re-elected in 1954. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 1934–1936.

Was a Norwegian historian, genealogist and archivist.He worked in the National Archives of Norway fr

Was a Norwegian historian, genealogist and archivist.He worked in the National Archives of Norway from 1921 to 1934, and then as the leader of the National Archival Services of Norway in Bergen from 1934 to 1960. He then resigned to write a major genealogical work, but died before New Year. He was also a member of the editorial staff of the biographical dictionary Norsk biografisk leksikon. He began working there in 1924, and soon became editor-in-chief, as the three editors-in-chief Anders Krogvig, Gerhard Gran and Edvard Bull, Sr. died in 1924, 1925 and 1932 respectively. His period as editor-in-chief spanned the volumes three through fourteen. From 1934 Jansen had a number of co-editors, including A. W. Brøgger, Paulus Svendsen, Øyvind Anker and his brother Jonas Jansen.

Is a Norwegian chess player and Norway's third International Grandmaster since 1995.Gausel has won t

Is a Norwegian chess player and Norway's third International Grandmaster since 1995.Gausel has won three Norwegian chess championships, in 1992, 1996 and 2001. His Grandmaster title was gained after making good results at tournaments in Gausdal in 1990, 1992, and 1994-1995 and finally winning a Danish tournament.

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he eliminated in the first ro

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he eliminated in the first round of the flyweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Frankie Genaro.

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

Was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from the Market towns of Vest-Agder and Rogaland in 1950, but was not re-elected in 1954. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 1945–1930 and 1949.

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1970s to the late 1980s.

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed from the mid 1970s to the late 1980s.

Is a Norwegian cross country skier who competed during the 1970s.

Is a Norwegian cross country skier who competed during the 1970s.

Is a Norwegian handball player, currently playing for Haslum.

Is a Norwegian handball player, currently playing for Haslum.

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

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

Is a former Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the early 1960s. He earned a silver in

Is a former Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the early 1960s. He earned a silver in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley and also finished 5th in the 15 km event as well.

Kristiansen initially rose to fame for his illustration work in magazines like Vogue, ELLE, and Mad

Kristiansen initially rose to fame for his illustration work in magazines like Vogue, ELLE, and Mad Magazine after studying cartooning in New York City. A keen traveller, Kristiansen was backpacking through Southeast Asia with the intention of travelling

Is a Norwegian football player. He plays on the right-hand side or centre of midfield. He currently

Is a Norwegian football player. He plays on the right-hand side or centre of midfield. He currently plays for SK Brann.Bakke's career has been blighted by recurrent knee injuries. Patella tendinitis kept him out of the team for the start of the 2004-05 se

Is a Norwegian football defender who currently plays for Tromsdalen UIL on loan from Lillestrøm SK.

Is a Norwegian football defender who currently plays for Tromsdalen UIL on loan from Lillestrøm SK.He has only played eight matches at Norway's top level, three for Tromsø IL in 2003 and five for Lillestrøm in 2006, 2007 and 2008. He did play four full se

Is a Norwegian cross country skier who has competed since 2005. His sole World Cup victory came in t

Is a Norwegian cross country skier who has competed since 2005. His sole World Cup victory came in the Otepää sprint event on 23 January 2011.

Is a Norwegian sprint kayaker who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olymp

Is a Norwegian sprint kayaker who has competed since the late 1990s. Competing in three Summer Olympics, he has won a complete set of medals (gold: 2004 K-1 1000 m, silver: 2008 K-1 1000 m, bronze: 2004 K-2 1000 m).

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hed

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hedmark in 1985, and has been re-elected on five occasions. She has served as Deputy President of the Storting since 2001. On the local level she was a member

Is a retired Norwegian football striker.He was born in Mo i Rana, but moved to Tromsø at the age of

Is a retired Norwegian football striker.He was born in Mo i Rana, but moved to Tromsø at the age of ten. He joined the youth system of Tromsø IL, and made his first-team debut in 1979. He played here until the 1988 season, except for one and a half year i

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordl

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland in 1973, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1969–1973. He was the Minister of Fis

Was a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1940s. He won a bronze medal in the K-1 10000

Was a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1940s. He won a bronze medal in the K-1 10000 m event at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London.

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

Was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics and in the 1912 Summer Olympics.Four years later he was again the coxswain of the Norwegian boat, which was eliminated in the semi-finals of the coxed fours event. In some sources the crew mem