Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter E

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 ice hockey player born in Hamar, Norway.

Is a former Norwegian ice hockey player born in Hamar, Norway.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party (SV). He holds two posts in the current Norwe

Is a Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party (SV). He holds two posts in the current Norwegian cabinet, and carries the title Minister of the Environment and Minister of Development Cooperation. He was a participant of the Norwegian delegation that unsuccessfully attempted to resolve the ended civil war in Sri Lanka before the outbreak of Eelam War IV. Solheim was the leader of Socialist Youth 1977-1980 and party secretary of the Socialist Left Party 1981-1985. In 1987 he became leader of the Socialist Left Party and rose quickly to become a popular figure in Norwegian politics. In the 1989 election he was elected to Storting from Sør-Trøndelag in what was to then SVs best election, but was the following two elections (in 1993 and 1997 Solheim was elected from Oslo). He was controversial within his own party because he was considered to be too right-wing. In 1997, after ten years as party leader, he stepped down and was succeeded by Kristin Halvorsen. Through the 1990s Solheim became one of the most prominent figures in Norwegian politics, and lead his party through a period of rising popularity.

Was a Norwegian political leader and author. He traveled in Europe studying politics, economy, histo

Was a Norwegian political leader and author. He traveled in Europe studying politics, economy, history, literature, and art, then returned to Norway in 1877 where he contributed largely to the press. He was editor of Dagbladet (1880), and he spoke through

Is a Norwegian speedskater.Erik Vea is the subject of Di Derre's song "Er det noen som husker Erik V

Is a Norwegian speedskater.Erik Vea is the subject of Di Derre's song "Er det noen som husker Erik Vea?" ("Does anyone remember Eric Vea?"). The subject is taken from the National Championships in 1973 which in the song took place in Larvik, but in realit

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

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

Is a Norwegian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Arna-Bjørnar in Norway's Toppserien, whe

Is a Norwegian football goalkeeper who currently plays for Arna-Bjørnar in Norway's Toppserien, where she is trained by Reidun Seth. She has also played for Hødd and Fortuna Ålesund.

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

Was a Norwegian and politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus in 1977, but was not re-elected in 1981. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the terms 1954–1957, 1958–1961, 1965–1969 and

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Buske

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Buskerud in 1965, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the terms 1958–1961 and 1961–196

Is a Norwegian figure skater. She began skating at age six.

Is a Norwegian figure skater. She began skating at age six.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He serves as a deputy representative to the Norwegian

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He serves as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Nord-Trøndelag during the term 2005–2009.

Is a Norwegian team handball player, currently playing for the Danish club FCK Håndbold, and since

Is a Norwegian team handball player, currently playing for the Danish club FCK Håndbold, and since 2007 for the Norwegian national handball team.

Was a Norwegian civil servant. He was born in Kristiansund, and is a cand.jur. by education. He was

Was a Norwegian civil servant. He was born in Kristiansund, and is a cand.jur. by education. He was hired as chief administrative officer of finances in Trondheim in 1950, and as County Governor of Møre og Romsdal in 1958. In 1965 he served as acting perm

Was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1940's. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x

Was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1940's. He won a bronze medal in the 4 x 10 km relay at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz. Evensen also finished 15th in the 18 km event at those same games.

Was a Norwegian businessman and politician born in Hemnesberget.Falk attended school in Trondheim (1

Was a Norwegian businessman and politician born in Hemnesberget.Falk attended school in Trondheim (1901), Mosjøen (1903) and high school in Stavanger (1905) before he moved to Duluth, Minnesota in 1907. In the United States he undertook varying forms of w

Is a Norwegian politician who represents Red, previously Red Electoral Alliance (RV). He is the only

Is a Norwegian politician who represents Red, previously Red Electoral Alliance (RV). He is the only member of Storting that the party has ever had.

Is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1987 to 2005 who also raised sheep when

Is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1987 to 2005 who also raised sheep when he was not skiing. He won two medals at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano with a gold in the 4 x 10 km and a silver in the 30 km.

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

Is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland in 1950, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 1945–1949.Vindenes was a member of Nordfold municipality council from 1925 to 1928 and served as mayor in 1931–1934, 1934–1937, 1937–1942, 1945–1947 and 1947–1951. He later became mayor of Steigen municipality in 1966–1967. He was also a member of Nordland county council from 1931 to 1942 and 1945 to 1951.

Was a Norwegian speed skater. He competed at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, in the 500 met

Was a Norwegian speed skater. He competed at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, in the 500 metres and the 5000 metres.

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party (SP). He represents Sogn og Fjordane in the Norwegian

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party (SP). He represents Sogn og Fjordane in the Norwegian Parliament, where he meets in the place of Liv Signe Navarsete, who was appointed to a government position.

Is a Norwegian cross country skier. He participated at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where he placed fou

Is a Norwegian cross country skier. He participated at the 1964 Winter Olympics, where he placed fourth in the 4 x 10 kilometres relay event, together with teammates Magnar Lundemo, Einar Østby and Harald Grønningen.

Norwegian farmer and singer. Best known for the around 120 songs he recorded throughout 17 years fro

Norwegian farmer and singer. Best known for the around 120 songs he recorded throughout 17 years from 1951 together with Gunnar Engedahl (1919-1969). They met at the Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted. Together they both volunteered for the organization. The yearly "Ridderrennet" at Beitostølen in Norway was established by Erling Stordahl. They made their first hit as a duo in 1951, produced by Odeon.

Is a former Norwegian speedskater. Ervik's best distance is traditionally the 5000-m, where he for s

Is a former Norwegian speedskater. Ervik's best distance is traditionally the 5000-m, where he for several years was among the very best of the world, but his top priority for the most part of his career was to perform optimally in the allround championsh

Is a former footballer. He played as a goalkeeper. Born in the United States to Norwegian parents, h

Is a former footballer. He played as a goalkeeper. Born in the United States to Norwegian parents, he was selected for the USA under-18 national team before switching his international eligibility to Norway because of his dual nationality.