Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Was a Norwegian far-right politician of the former White Electoral Alliance who was convicted of rac

Was a Norwegian far-right politician of the former White Electoral Alliance who was convicted of racism in 1997. The party Kjuus led was an amalgation between two anti-immigrant parties, Stopp innvandringen ("Stop the immigration") and Hjelp de fremmede h

Was a Norwegian school director and a politician for the Conservative Party. Born in Christiania (to

Was a Norwegian school director and a politician for the Conservative Party. Born in Christiania (today's Oslo), he was the son of Honoratus Bonnevie who later became mayor of the city. Bonnevie was also active in national politics, where he was the Conservative Party's foremost spokesman on educational issues. He was elected to the parliament six times, and sat in the period from 1880 to 1897. In 1889, he was appointed Minister of Education and Church Affairs in the first cabinet of Prime Minister Emil Stang, which lasted until 1891. Later, in 1895, he was himself asked to form a coalition government, but the negotiations failed.

Was a Norwegian Olympic fencer. He competed in three event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian Olympic fencer. He competed in three event at the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian-American who represented Norway in the 1908 Olympics. He was a freestyle wrestler an

Was a Norwegian-American who represented Norway in the 1908 Olympics. He was a freestyle wrestler and Olympic medalist.

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the mid 2000s. Norenberg also competed at the 2004 Summ

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the mid 2000s. Norenberg also competed at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, finishing fifth in the K-4 1000 m event.

Was a Norwegian barrister and politician for the Conservative Party.

Was a Norwegian barrister and politician for the Conservative Party.

Was a Norwegian Olympian. Thams also won the individual large hill at the 1926 FIS Nordic World Ski

Was a Norwegian Olympian. Thams also won the individual large hill at the 1926 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Lahti, earned the Holmenkollen medal in 1926 (the first true ski jumper to do so), and would develop the Kongsberger technique in ski jum

Is a Norwegian singer and musician. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest three times

Is a Norwegian singer and musician. He represented Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest three times, in 1978, 1982 and 1983 respectively. His given name was Jan, he added the silent H later. Since October 2006 he has been living in Sweden.

Was a Norwegian historian and statesman.In 1814 he took a prominent part in the framing of the free

Was a Norwegian historian and statesman.In 1814 he took a prominent part in the framing of the free constitution of Norway, and for fourteen years (1816-1830) he was a leading member of the Storting, the Norwegian National Assembly. In 1832-1836 he publis

Was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party born in Røros. He also belonged to the Communist Pa

Was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party born in Røros. He also belonged to the Communist Party for a period.On the local level Friis was a member of Aker municipal council between 1919 and 1922, and of Kristiansand city council between 1937 and 19

Was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party of Norway (Norwegian: Venstre).He was elected to th

Was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party of Norway (Norwegian: Venstre).He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sogn og Fjordane in 1925, and was re-elected on five occasions, with a spell as deputy representative during the term 1928–1930

Was a Norwegian writer, poet and folk singer from Dale in Sunnfjord. His parents were Andreas Sande

Was a Norwegian writer, poet and folk singer from Dale in Sunnfjord. His parents were Andreas Sande and Ragna Margrete (born Barsnes).He wrote all his texts in nynorsk, one of the two official Norwegian written language forms. His work helped secure a special place on the Norwegian culture-scene for the municipality Fjaler.

Is a former Norwegian footballer. A powerful centre forward with netting ability (scoring 307 goals

Is a former Norwegian footballer. A powerful centre forward with netting ability (scoring 307 goals in 620 official games), he played professionally in Norway, Austria, England and Germany. He appeared in 71 international matches (15 as the captain)and sc

Was a Norwegian diplomat.He started working for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1959. H

Was a Norwegian diplomat.He started working for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1959. He was an attaché at the United Nations delegation, served in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for some time, served in Brazil, and then at the United Nations delegation again from 1969 to 1975. He was a sub-director in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1975, then deputy under-secretary of state from 1976 to 1979. He was the Norwegian ambassador to Mexico from 1979 to 1985 and Costa Rica from 1985 to 1991. After a period as adviser on polar affairs in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs from 1991 to 1995, he was then ambassador to Portugal from 1996 to 1999.

Is a retired Norwegian football player who played for Molde FK, Elche CF and Rayo Vallecano.

Is a retired Norwegian football player who played for Molde FK, Elche CF and Rayo Vallecano.

Was a Norwegian footballer.A tall and strong central defender, at club level he played for Skeid and

Was a Norwegian footballer.A tall and strong central defender, at club level he played for Skeid and Lillestrøm. Birkelund won the Norwegian championship, the cup champion with Skeid in 1974, and won "The Double" with Lillestrøm in 1977.

Is a Norwegian former football player and coach. He played for Rosenborg BK in Trondheim from 1966 t

Is a Norwegian former football player and coach. He played for Rosenborg BK in Trondheim from 1966 to 1975, earning three league titles and one cup championship. Christiansen was capped 13 times for Norway national football team. Christiansen coached Rose

Is a Norwegian singer-songwriter who has been active since 1975. He is often characterised as a "fac

Is a Norwegian singer-songwriter who has been active since 1975. He is often characterised as a "face for the melancholy", and the themes in his songs are often broken hearts, loneliness and sorrow. Sometimes his lyrics has social criticism, but he also shows more trivial and funny sides of himself.

Is a Norwegian football midfielder who currently plays for Alta IF.He grew up in Karasjok, and is th

Is a Norwegian football midfielder who currently plays for Alta IF.He grew up in Karasjok, and is the brother of fellow footballer Leif Arne Brekke.He has played for the Sápmi national football team.

Is a former speed skater from Norway.Together with Amund Sjøbrend, Sten Stensen, and Kay Stenshjemm

Is a former speed skater from Norway.Together with Amund Sjøbrend, Sten Stensen, and Kay Stenshjemmet, Jan Egil Storholt was one of the legendary four S-es (which sounds like "four aces" in Norwegian), four Norwegian top skaters in the 1970s and early 198

Is a former Norwegian Alpine skier, active between 1987 and 1994. He won three World Cup victories,

Is a former Norwegian Alpine skier, active between 1987 and 1994. He won three World Cup victories, two in Super-G and one in Giant Slalom. In addition he won the World Cup title for Super G in 1994. At the 1992 Olympics in Albertville, Thorsen won a bron

Is a retired Norwegian orienteering competitor and athlete. He is Relay World Champion from 1978 as

Is a retired Norwegian orienteering competitor and athlete. He is Relay World Champion from 1978 as a member of the Norwegian winning team,[1] as well as having a silver medal from 1976 and bronze medal from 1974. He also obtained silver in the 1974 Indiv

Is a Norwegian tennis player. He played tennis for Norway, including competing in at least 60 countr

Is a Norwegian tennis player. He played tennis for Norway, including competing in at least 60 countries over a span of 8 years after turning professional in 1997. He represented Norway in the Davis Cup for 10 consecutive years compiling a 30-22 record . H

Was a professional football player. He was top scorer in Molde FK and Fredrikstad FK. In the finale

Was a professional football player. He was top scorer in Molde FK and Fredrikstad FK. In the finale game of the 1976 league season, he scored all goals in a 6-0 drubbing of Strømsgodset IF, which saved his club from relegation, and relegated the oppositio

A Norwegian tenor and soprano saxophonist, active in the jazz, classical, and world music genres. Ga

A Norwegian tenor and soprano saxophonist, active in the jazz, classical, and world music genres. Garbarek was the only child of a former Polish prisoner of war Czeslaw Garbarek and a Norwegian farmer's daughter. Effectively stateless till the age of seven (there is no automatic grant of citizenship in Norway) Garbarek grew up in Oslo