Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter S

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vestf

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vestfold in 2005.Gullvåg was a member of Nøtterøy municipality council from 1979 to 1987 and 2003 to 2007.

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 speed skater.Together with Amund Sjøbrend, Kay Stenshjemmet, and Jan Egil Storholt, Ste

Is a former speed skater.Together with Amund Sjøbrend, Kay Stenshjemmet, and Jan Egil Storholt, Sten Stensen was one of the legendary four S-es (which sounds like "four aces" in Norwegian), four Norwegian top skaters in the 1970s and early 1980s. Stensen

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 footballer who currently plays for Flisa IL.He has also played for the Norwegian unde

Is a Norwegian footballer who currently plays for Flisa IL.He has also played for the Norwegian under-21 national team.

Is a world-known weightlifter from Naustdal in Norway. He has competed twice in the Olympics (1996

Is a world-known weightlifter from Naustdal in Norway. He has competed twice in the Olympics (1996 and 2004), World Cup, European Cup, and in Norway. During the Sydney Olympic games in 2000, Grimseth was suspended after failing a dope test. He was later

Is a Norwegian snowboarder. He represents Kongsberg IF.

Is a Norwegian snowboarder. He represents Kongsberg IF.

Shagrath is one of the founding members of Dimmu Borgir, along with Silenoz and Tjodalv. Shagrath's

Shagrath is one of the founding members of Dimmu Borgir, along with Silenoz and Tjodalv. Shagrath's change from playing guitar to vocals is a part of what changed the band's sound. His contributions extend into the use of keyboards, bass guitar, and drums; as can be heard on For All Tid.Shagrath also played guitar and drums in Fimbulwinter until the band split up in 1994. Fimbulwinter released one album, Servants of Sorcery, through Hot Records in 1994. Shagrath also played keyboards in another Norwegian black metal band called Ragnarok. Another unknown band was Starkness, a solo project of Shagrath. He is also the rhythm guitarist of the heavy metal band Chrome Division.

Is a Norwegian handball player, currently playing for the Spanish club CAI BM Aragón.

Is a Norwegian handball player, currently playing for the Spanish club CAI BM Aragón.

Is a retired Norwegian footballer who played in Norway, England, and Denmark, most notably for Liver

Is a retired Norwegian footballer who played in Norway, England, and Denmark, most notably for Liverpool and Blackburn Rovers. His preferred position was left back, which he occupied for domestic clubs and the national team. Bjørnebye was appointed assist

Is a Norwegian singer, composer and tekstforfatter.Stig van Eijk is known for his Grand Prix career.

Is a Norwegian singer, composer and tekstforfatter.Stig van Eijk is known for his Grand Prix career. In 1999 he won the Norwegian final of Melodi Grand Prix with the song "Living My Life Without You," which he wrote. In the European final of the Eurovision Song Contest in Israel, he came in 14th, after gaining 35 points.

Is a snowboarder from Kongsberg, Norway, now living in Oslo. She joined the BBC commentary team for

Is a snowboarder from Kongsberg, Norway, now living in Oslo. She joined the BBC commentary team for the 2010 Winter Olympics.

Is a former Norwegian freestyle skier. She won an Olympic gold medal in the 1994 Olympics on Lilleha

Is a former Norwegian freestyle skier. She won an Olympic gold medal in the 1994 Olympics on Lillehammer and bronze from the Albertville Olympics.

Is a Norwegian politician (Ap). She is from Valdres, Oppland. She was a municipal councillor for Nor

Is a Norwegian politician (Ap). She is from Valdres, Oppland. She was a municipal councillor for Nord-Aurdal 2003–2007, and a member of Oppland county parliament 2007–2009. Håheim was a central member of Arbeidernes ungdomsfylking (AUF) from 2006 to 2010.

Is a former Norwegian Cross-country skier who competed during the 1990s. He represented Leirådal IL

Is a former Norwegian Cross-country skier who competed during the 1990s. He represented Leirådal IL. He made his world cup debut in Örnsköldsvik in 1990, finishing 8th. His first world cup podium came at Oslo in 1991 where he came third in the 50 km while

Is a Norwegian former handball player.She played in the clubs Nordstrand IF and Bækkelagets SK. She

Is a Norwegian former handball player.She played in the clubs Nordstrand IF and Bækkelagets SK. She has played in 296 games for the Norwegian National team, scoring 844 goals.Between 1993 and 2000 she was the captain of the team.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. Since 2009, she has been a member of parliament for

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. Since 2009, she has been a member of parliament for Nord-Trøndelag. Bratli was born of Olle Andersson and Røydis Rebnord. She went to Namsos Primary and Lower Secondary School from 1973 to 1982, and took gen

Is a Norwegian professional golfer who plays mainly on the U.S. based LPGA Tour and is also a member

Is a Norwegian professional golfer who plays mainly on the U.S. based LPGA Tour and is also a member of the Ladies European Tour. Her career best world ranking is second.

Born on in Oslo on April 7, 1981 is a Norwegian professional golfer

Born on in Oslo on April 7, 1981 is a Norwegian professional golfer

Is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliam

Is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic 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 terms 1977–198

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s. He finished eighth in the K-2 1000 m ev

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the late 1980s. He finished eighth in the K-2 1000 m event at the 1988 Summer Olympics in Seoul.

Is a Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party.From 1956 to 1960 he was a nationa

Is a Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party.From 1956 to 1960 he was a national board member, from 1962 to 1965 he was a secretary, from 1965 to 1979 he was treasurer and from 1979 to 1987 he was chairman. In the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions he was a member of the supervisory board from 1965 to 1977 and secretariat from 1979 to 1987.

Was the Norwegian appointed Minister of Social Affairs in 1945, and the first ever female member of

Was the Norwegian appointed Minister of Social Affairs in 1945, and the first ever female member of cabinet in Norway. She represented the Communist Party of Norway. Her husband Viggo Hansteen was executed by the German occupation forces in 1941. She edit

Is a Norwegian economist and current Governor of the Central Bank of Norway.He graduated in politica

Is a Norwegian economist and current Governor of the Central Bank of Norway.He graduated in political economy from the University of Oslo in 1975, worked as a consultant in the Central Bank of Norway from 1975–1979 and in the Ministry of Finance from 1979

Was a Norwegian chess player. He became Norway's second International Master, after Olaf Barda, in 1

Was a Norwegian chess player. He became Norway's second International Master, after Olaf Barda, in 1961. He won four Norwegian chess championships, in 1959, 1962, 1970 and 1973.According to ChessBase, Johannessen had a wide opening repertoire. He played most of the regular opening moves with White with some regularity, 1.d4, 1.e4, 1.c4 and 1.Nf3.