Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter W

Is a Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party.She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament f

Is a Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party.She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold in 1989, but was not re-elected in 1993.

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angel

Is a Norwegian sprint canoer who competed in the mid 1980s. At the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles, she finished sixth in the K-4 500 m event.

A Norwegian singer and actress who has had a great number of hit songs since the 1960s in the Norweg

A Norwegian singer and actress who has had a great number of hit songs since the 1960s in the Norwegian, German as well as the Swedish markets and languages.She got her first recording contract with composer and producer Arne Bendiksen at an age of 13, when she won a talent contest in Oslo in 1960.Myhre made her first appearance in the Norwegian heats for Eurovision in 1964 with the song "God gammel firkantet vals" which the juries placed second. She also participated in 1966, this time with two songs, "Lørdagstripp" which was placed fourth and "Vims" which came fifth.

Was a Norwegian speed skater who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics. In 1952 he finished ninth in

Was a Norwegian speed skater who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics. In 1952 he finished ninth in the 5000 metres competition.

Was a Norwegian politician for the Farmers' Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Ø

Was a Norwegian politician for the Farmers' Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold in 1945, and was re-elected on two occasions.

Was a Norwegian horse rider who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, a

Was a Norwegian horse rider who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1928 Summer Olympics, and in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Norwegian sportsman and furrier. He was track cycling World Champion in 1894, and competed at

Was a Norwegian sportsman and furrier. He was track cycling World Champion in 1894, and competed at the European Speed Skating Championships in 1896.In 1891 Henie experienced a lot of triumphs in Scandinavian races. He won races in Malmø and in Copenhagen

Was a Norwegian speedskater. He set a world record in 500 m in 1895 with the time 46.8. Around 1905

Was a Norwegian speedskater. He set a world record in 500 m in 1895 with the time 46.8. Around 1905 he married Sarah Anne Beemin in Cape Town, South Africa. He died on June 11, 1948 in South Africa.

Was a Norwegian publisher and politician.William Nygaard was a member of the Kristiania city council

Was a Norwegian publisher and politician.William Nygaard was a member of the Kristiania city council from 1908 to 1919. In 1910 he was one of the founders of the political party Liberal Left Party, chairing the local chapter in Kristiania until 1916. He was elected to the Parliament of Norway for the term 1922–1924, representing the constituency Kristiania. He served only one term.He was also a member of the board of Oslo City Museum (1902–1922), the Norwegian Booksellers Association (1905–1918), Saugbrugsforeningen (1914–1932), Christiania Bank og Kreditkasse (1917–1922), Nationaltheatret (1922–1923), Vinmonopolet (1929–1932) and the Museum of Decorative Arts and Design.

Was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was born in Sør-Varanger as a son of a smallhol

Was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was born in Sør-Varanger as a son of a smallholder. He spent most of his career as a manual labourer, both at sea and on land. He was a member of Sør-Varanger municipal council from 1945 to 1951 (in the executive committee) and from 1955 to 1962. He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Finnmark during the term 1945–1949. In total she met during 276 days of parliamentary session. He was also a board member of Finnmark Fylkesrederi from 1947 to 1959.

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegi

Was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics. He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Mosk II which won the gold medal in the 10 metre class (1919 rating).

Is a former Norwegian speed skater from Tynset who competed internationally in the 1970s. At the 19

Is a former Norwegian speed skater from Tynset who competed internationally in the 1970s. At the 1972 Winter Olympics in Sapporo he finished 5th in the 5000 metres. Olsen joined the first professional league, International Speed Skating League, in 1973.

Was a Norwegian politician. He was Prime Minister of Norway from 1910 to 1912. Before this he had be

Was a Norwegian politician. He was Prime Minister of Norway from 1910 to 1912. Before this he had been Minister of the Interior 1891 - 1893, Minister of Agriculture 1898 - 1902, and Minister of Agriculture and Minister of Auditing 1902 - 1903.

Was a Norwegian Olympic speed skater. He was born and died in Oslo, and represented Oslo SK. He part

Was a Norwegian Olympic speed skater. He was born and died in Oslo, and represented Oslo SK. He participated at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, where he placed 13th in 1500 metre speedskating.