Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter N

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 placed seventh. She also competed at the 1933, 1934 and 1935 World Figure Skating Championships, and she participated at the 1936 Winter Olympics.

A Norwegian ski jumper from Mosjøen, and one of the best female jumpers of all time. She received a

A Norwegian ski jumper from Mosjøen, and one of the best female jumpers of all time. She received a lot of media attention in 2004, when she was denied the opportunity to jump K185 in Vikersund, in spite of her good results. The struggle was over whether the quality of female ski jumpers was high enough to allow women to jump in these venues. Torbjørn Yggeseth, the chairman of the ski jump committee of the International Ski Federation, was Sagen’s main opponent. The debate soon developed into a struggle over women’s rights in the world of sports.

Was a Norwegian philosopher and politician, central to the creation of the University of Oslo. He al

Was a Norwegian philosopher and politician, central to the creation of the University of Oslo. He also served as Minister of Education and Church Affairs 1814-1816, 1817-1819, 1820-1822 and 1823-1825, and member of the Council of State Division in Stockho

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 politician representing the Conservative Party (Høyre) for Oslo.Astrup has been lead

Is a Norwegian politician representing the Conservative Party (Høyre) for Oslo.Astrup has been leader of the Oslo Norwegian Young Conservatives, and vice leader of the Oslo branch of the party. Prior to his election to parliament, he worked as political a

Hskedal was born and raised in the city of Kristiansand, and lived there until she was 20 years old.

Hskedal was born and raised in the city of Kristiansand, and lived there until she was 20 years old. She started playing volleyball for Hsnes VBK when she was 13, and continued in the club until she moved to Oslo during the autumn of 1999 to play for Koll volleyball club, and to study language.She started playing beach volleyball during the summer of 1995, and between 1995 to 2001 she played with Lise Roald Hansen as partner.Her beach volleyball partner since 2002 has been Ingrid T°rlen. The pair competed in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens where they were placed 22nd.

Was a Norwegian football (soccer) player.At the 1936 Summer Olympics he was a member of the Norwegia

Was a Norwegian football (soccer) player.At the 1936 Summer Olympics he was a member of the Norwegian team which won the bronze medal in the football tournament. He also took part in the 1938 FIFA World Cup. He was capped 47 times.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He served as a deputy representative to the No

Is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus during the term 2005–2009. On the local level, he was first elected to Vestby municipality council in 1976, and served as

Is the most successful coach in the history of Norwegian football. He is best known as the manager f

Is the most successful coach in the history of Norwegian football. He is best known as the manager for Rosenborg BK in the period 1988–97 and 1999–2002 (he had a year off in 1998, when Trond Sollied stepped in as manager). This period is often referred to

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

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

Is a former speed skater from Norway.Aaness competed on the Norwegian national team from 1959 to 196

Is a former speed skater from Norway.Aaness competed on the Norwegian national team from 1959 to 1965, and thus became part of the Norwegian speedskating revolution under the trainer Stein Johnson.

Is a Paralympic biathlete and cross-country skier.

Is a Paralympic biathlete and cross-country skier.

Was a Norwegian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1936 Summe

Was a Norwegian Olympic fencer. He competed in the individual and team foil events at the 1936 Summer Olympics.

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

Was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Troms in 1945, and was re-elected on six occasions.

Was a Norwegian jurist, farmer and politician.In 1821 he was elected to the Norwegian Parliament, re

Was a Norwegian jurist, farmer and politician.In 1821 he was elected to the Norwegian Parliament, representing the constituency of Nordre Bergenhus Amt.

Is a Norwegian statistician, and has been a professor of mathematical statistics at the University o

Is a Norwegian statistician, and has been a professor of mathematical statistics at the University of Oslo since 1991. Hjort's research themes are unusually varied, with particularly noteworthy contributions in the fields of Bayesian probability (Beta pro

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 politician for the Conservative Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament fro

Was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1985, and was re-elected on one occasion. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 1981–1985.

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed from 1998 to 2004. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he wo

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed from 1998 to 2004. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze in the K-2 1000 m event at Athens in 2004.

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1990s. She was eliminated in the semifinals o

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the early 1990s. She was eliminated in the semifinals of the K-4 500 m event at the 1992 Summer Olympics in Barcelona.

Was a Danish-Norwegian lyric soprano. She was the first cousin of composer Edvard Grieg and they mar

Was a Danish-Norwegian lyric soprano. She was the first cousin of composer Edvard Grieg and they married June 11, 1867 in Copenhagen.The couple often performed concerts together in Europe, usually to rave reviews. Edvard considered her the best performer of his songs.The English composer Frederick Delius dedicated two sets of songs to her in the years 1888-1890.She was featured as a soloist in Felix Mendelssohn's Elijah with Musikselskabet Harmonien (later known as the Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra) in 1866.

Is a Norwegian alpine skier, who represents Spjelkavik IL. She debuted in the World Cup in February

Is a Norwegian alpine skier, who represents Spjelkavik IL. She debuted in the World Cup in February 2006. Her best placing so far is a 7th place from the slalom race in Semmering December 29, 2006. At the WC 2007 in Åre she became the best Norwegian racer

Is a former Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist.Her twin sister Anne Nymark An

Is a former Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist.Her twin sister Anne Nymark Andersen is also a football player, and the two sisters played simultaneously for the national football team. They both became world champions in 1995.

Is a former Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist.Her twin sister Anne Nymark An

Is a former Norwegian footballer, world champion and Olympic medalist.Her twin sister Anne Nymark Andersen is also a football player, and the two sisters played simultaneously for the national football team. They both became world champions in 1995.

Is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1982 to 1991. Skeime's best individual

Is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed from 1982 to 1991. Skeime's best individual career finish was 6th in the 10 km event at the 1987 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oberstdorf.