Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter J

Is a Norwegian priest and politician for the Conservative Party.He served as a deputy representative

Is a Norwegian priest and politician for the Conservative Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Telemark during the term 1977–1981, was elected in the 1981 election and served one term. He was a member of the Standing

Is a Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1994 to 2002. His only World Cup victory was in

Is a Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1994 to 2002. His only World Cup victory was in a sprint event at Engelberg, Switzerland in 2000. Verdenius's best finish at the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships was tenth in the sprint event at Lahti

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s and the early 1970s. He won a gold medal

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1960s and the early 1970s. He won a gold medal in the K-4 1000 m at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City (with Steinar Amundsen, Tore Berger and Egil Søby), and obtained a bronze medal at the 1972 O

He has written a string of novels, short stories and essays and was editor of the literary magazine

He has written a string of novels, short stories and essays and was editor of the literary magazine Vinduet ("The Window"). He has received a number of prizes, the most important being the Nordic Council Literature Prize, which he received for the perspectivist trilogy about the TV personality Jonas Wergeland (The Seducer, The Conqueror and The Discoverer)

Is a retired Norwegian football striker. He played for Moss F.K., and became the Norwegian Premier L

Is a retired Norwegian football striker. He played for Moss F.K., and became the Norwegian Premier League's top goalscorer with 18 goals in 1987, the season Moss won the league title.The same year Fjærestad was called up to represent the national team by

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

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

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1982 to 1984. He finished fifth in the 50 km e

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1982 to 1984. He finished fifth in the 50 km event at the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo. Lindvall finished 11th in the 50 km event at the 1982 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo.

Was a member of the Norwegian parliament until 2005. He was elected with the Progress Party, but was

Was a member of the Norwegian parliament until 2005. He was elected with the Progress Party, but was later expelled. He is now the vice-secretary of the Democrats.On 19 October 2001, the Progress Party expelled Simonsen from the party after 25 years as a

Was a Norwegian sportsman, politician and sports official. As a sportsman he competed internationall

Was a Norwegian sportsman, politician and sports official. As a sportsman he competed internationally in tennis and nationally in other sports. He was a member of the city council of Norway's capital, and a member of the International Olympic Committee fo

Is a Norwegian rock singer, best known from heavy metal bands Highland Glory and Wild Willy's Gang.

Is a Norwegian rock singer, best known from heavy metal bands Highland Glory and Wild Willy's Gang. He was for a period a member of the black metal band Frostmoon. He left Highland Glory October 2007 to form Saint Deamon with Ronny Milianowicz and Magnus 'Nobby' Norberg from Dionysus.

A Norwegian curler. He currently plays lead for Tormod Andreasen.Thoresen played juniors for Anthon

A Norwegian curler. He currently plays lead for Tormod Andreasen.Thoresen played juniors for Anthon Grimsmo. He won a bronze medal at the 1987 World Junior Curling Championships playing second for Grimsmo.Thoresen would then join up with Eigil Ramsfjell p

Is a Norwegian football midfielder who currently plays for Notodden FK.In 2007, Amundsen got voted t

Is a Norwegian football midfielder who currently plays for Notodden FK.In 2007, Amundsen got voted the third worst player in Tippeligaen by several Norwegian online newspapers, the worst player and second worst player was Odd Greanland teammates Fernando

Was a Norwegian pop and rock singer, famous for his powerful voice. His breakthrough came after winn

Was a Norwegian pop and rock singer, famous for his powerful voice. His breakthrough came after winning two important talent contests, most notably on national television in the show Talentiaden (NRK) in 1994.

Is a former Norwegian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Is a former Norwegian handball player who competed in the 1972 Summer Olympics.

Is a Norwegian football defender. She currently plays as a left-back for Stabæk Fotball.She has att

Is a Norwegian football defender. She currently plays as a left-back for Stabæk Fotball.She has attended Norges Toppidrettsgymnas and the Norwegian School of Management.

Is a Norwegian team handball player.

Is a Norwegian team handball player.

Is a Norwegian musician, born in Bryne, Rogaland. Norway. He specializes in vocals, guitar and barre

Is a Norwegian musician, born in Bryne, Rogaland. Norway. He specializes in vocals, guitar and barrels. Ottesen gave up his military training for the sake of his beloved pump organ. Janove is behind many of Kaizers Orchestra's songs. The energy he displays during shows has helped Kaizers Orchestra earn the reputation of being a good live band. Janove is always busy writing material for Kaizers Orchestra as well as for solo film projects and for his solo music career.

Is a former Norwegian professional ice hockey player. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in th

Is a former Norwegian professional ice hockey player. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the ninth round (228th overall) in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he eliminated in the first ro

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.In 1936 he eliminated in the first round of the light heavyweight class after losing his fight to Robey Leibbrandt.

Is a Norwegian adventurer and sailing skipper. He has undertaken a number of controversial voyages,

Is a Norwegian adventurer and sailing skipper. He has undertaken a number of controversial voyages, primarily to the polar regions. He is most renown for his voyages together with Alex Rosén (Norwegian comedian/presenter/musician) in the 27-foot Albin Veg

Is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegi

Is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Nord-Trøndelag during the terms 1965–1969, 1969–1973 and 1973–1977. On the local level Benum was involved in local politics in Verdal municipality from 1959 to 1979. Other than that he worked as a farmer. He chaired the regional chapter of the Young Liberals from 1956 to 1960, the last two years as member of the national board. He chaired the county chapter of the Liberal Party from 1972 to 1973.

Is a retired Norwegian footballer. His position was central defender.During his career he has played

Is a retired Norwegian footballer. His position was central defender.During his career he has played for his hometown club Stryn and Sogndal. He is the brother of fellow footballers Tore André and Jostein Flo, and cousin of Håvard Flo. Similarly to his br

Is a former Norwegian sportsperson who competed in alpine skiing and sailing. She competed in both t

Is a former Norwegian sportsperson who competed in alpine skiing and sailing. She competed in both the Winter and Summer Olympics, the second Norwegian woman to do so. In Lake Louise in December 1995, which would be her last World Cup race, Lunde sustaine

Is a Norwegian team handball player and World Champion from 1999.

Is a Norwegian team handball player and World Champion from 1999.

Is a Norwegian football goalkeeper. She currently plays for Asker SK.

Is a Norwegian football goalkeeper. She currently plays for Asker SK.