Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter O

Is a Norwegian cross country skier who has competed since 2002. Competing in two Winter Olympics, he

Is a Norwegian cross country skier who has competed since 2002. Competing in two Winter Olympics, hea earned his best finish of fourth in the individual sprint event at Vancouver in 2010. Hattestad has nine individual World Cup victories, all in the sprin

Was a Norwegian chess player. Barda was also a strong correspondence chess player, winning the Norwe

Was a Norwegian chess player. Barda was also a strong correspondence chess player, winning the Norwegian correspondence chess championships in 1946 and 1949/1950.

Was a Norwegian farmer and politician for the Conservative Party.As a member of the Norwegian Agrari

Was a Norwegian farmer and politician for the Conservative Party.As a member of the Norwegian Agrarian Association, he was one of four delegates from Bærum at the meeting in 1920 that decided to found the Agrarian Party. Three of the delegates also joined

Was a Norwegian bandy player, footballer, sailor, sports administrator and businessperson. He was a

Was a Norwegian bandy player, footballer, sailor, sports administrator and businessperson. He was a board member of the Norwegian Tennis Federation from 1918 to 1919 and of the Football Association of Norway for four years, chaired IF Ready from 1923 to 1

Is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He served as a deputy representative to

Is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland during the terms 1993–1997, 1997–2001, 2001–2005 and 2005–2009. From 1997 to 2000, and 2001 to 2004, he met as a re

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the seco

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1924 Summer Olympics.In 1924 he was eliminated in the second round of the featherweight class after losing his fight to the upcoming gold medalist Jackie Fields.

Was a Norwegian Nordic skier who competed in the 1930s. He won two silver medals at the 1936 Winter

Was a Norwegian Nordic skier who competed in the 1930s. He won two silver medals at the 1936 Winter Olympics in Garmisch-Partenkirchen in both the Nordic combined and the 4 x 10 km. In addition, he won a complete set of medals at the FIS Nordic World Ski

Is a Norwegian competition rower.In heat 6 of the 2000m in the 2008 Olympics single sculls, Tufte ca

Is a Norwegian competition rower.In heat 6 of the 2000m in the 2008 Olympics single sculls, Tufte came in first with a time of 7:20.18. In the finals, he was down nearly 2 seconds with 500m to go, but came back to win with a time of 6 minutes, 59.83 secon

Was a Norwegian sports official, best known as president of the worldwide speed skating federation I

Was a Norwegian sports official, best known as president of the worldwide speed skating federation International Skating Union. He represented the club Oslo IL, and eventually became involved in the administration of that club. He eventually became an hon

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

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

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 Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest

Was a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest-Agder in 1961, and was re-elected in the 1962 revote. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative in the period 1958–1961.

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

Was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Telemark in 1928, and was re-elected on eight occasions.Versto was a member of the executive committee of Vinje municipality from 1919 to 1931 and 1947 to 1955. Between 1931 and 1937 he served as deputy mayor. He was also a member of Telemark county council in 1945.

Was a Norwegian ski champion from Telemark. In 1911, he was one of the first five men to reach the S

Was a Norwegian ski champion from Telemark. In 1911, he was one of the first five men to reach the South Pole as part of an expedition led by Roald Amundsen. In 1902, he won the nordic combined at the Holmenkollen Ski Festival, to this day the classic eve

Was a Norwegian nordic combined and cross-country skier who competed in the 1940s. Dufseth finished

Was a Norwegian nordic combined and cross-country skier who competed in the 1940s. Dufseth finished eighth in the Nordic combined event at the 1948 Winter Olympics at St. Moritz. In the 18 kilometre cross-country skiing event he finished 18th.

Is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed during the 1940s.

Is a former Norwegian cross country skier who competed during the 1940s.

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

Was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1954, and was re-elected on three occasions. He had previously served as a deputy representative in the period 1950–1953.

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the late 1920s. Kjelbotn also finished fourth i

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed in the late 1920s. Kjelbotn also finished fourth in the 50 km event at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the firs

Was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.In 1928 he was eliminated in the first round of the flyweight class after losing his fight to Baddie Lebanon.

Was a Norwegian amateur boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian amateur boxer who competed in the 1928 Summer Olympics.

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

Was a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Møre og Romsdal in 1954, and was re-elected on three occasions.

Was a Norwegian statistician and econometrician, who made several substantial contributions to econo

Was a Norwegian statistician and econometrician, who made several substantial contributions to econometrics and statistics. His works on identifiability and instrumental variables are standard references both in econometrics and statistics, and his work o

Is a Norwegian singer and songwriter, known for a number of soft rock recordings, six silver albums

Is a Norwegian singer and songwriter, known for a number of soft rock recordings, six silver albums and four attempts in Melodi Grand Prix.

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

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

Was the King of Norway from 1957 until his death. Olav was born in the United Kingdom as the son of

Was the King of Norway from 1957 until his death. Olav was born in the United Kingdom as the son of Prince Carl of Denmark and Princess Maud of the United Kingdom and given the names Alexander Edward Christian Frederik. He became Crown Prince and only heir to the throne of Norway when his father was elected King in 1905. He was the first heir to the throne of Norway to be brought up in Norway since King Olav IV of Norway and his parents made sure he was given as Norwegian an upbringing as possible. In preparation for his royal duties he attended both civilian and military schools. In 1929, he married Princess Märtha of Sweden. During World War II his leadership was much appreciated and he was appointed Norwegian Chief of Defence in 1944. Succeeding to the Throne in 1957 he enjoyed a very high level of popularity and respect throughout his reign in which he was able to balance regality and approachability. Upon his death in 1991 the Norwegian public displayed a great demonstration of mourning. At his death, his was the last surviving grandchild of King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra.