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1923 In Norway
Events in the year 1923 in Norway. Incumbents *Monarch – Haakon VII Events * 4 November – the Communist Party of Norway is formed, following a split in the Norwegian Labour Party. *Fokstumyra Nature Reserve is established, the first nature reserve in Norway. Popular culture Sports Music Film Literature * The Knut Hamsund novel ''Siste Kapitel'' Volume 1 & 2 (''The Last Chapter''), was published. *The Olav Duun novel ''I stormen'' (''The Storm'') from the work ''Juvikfolket'' (''The People of Juvik'', 1918–23), was published. Births January to March *1 January – Kristin Kverneland Lønningdal, politician (died 2010) *16 January – Martin Stokken, cross country skier and Olympic silver medallist, athlete (died 1984) *22 January – Walter Kåre Tjønndal, politician (died 2014) *28 January – Erling Lorentzen, Norwegian-born businessman in Brazil (died 2021) *29 January – Leif Næss, rower and Olympic bronze medallist (died 1973) *5 February – Inger Waa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monarchy Of Norway
The Norwegian monarch is the head of state of Norway, which is a constitutional and hereditary monarchy with a parliamentary system. The Norwegian monarchy can trace its line back to the reign of Harald Fairhair and the previous petty kingdoms which were united to form Norway; it has been in unions with both Sweden and Denmark for long periods. The present monarch is King Harald V, who has reigned since 17 January 1991, succeeding his father, Olav V. The heir apparent is his only son, Crown Prince Haakon. The crown prince undertakes various public ceremonial functions, as does the king's wife, Queen Sonja. The crown prince also acts as regent in the king's absence. There are several other members of the royal family, including the king's daughter, grandchildren and sister. Since the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden and the subsequent election of a Danish prince as King Haakon VII in 1905, the reigning royal house of Norway has been a branch of the Schleswig- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Egil Abrahamsen
Egil Abrahamsen (born 7 February 1923) is a Norwegian ships engineer. Abrahamsen was born in Hvaler. He graduated from the Norwegian Institute of Technology in 1949. He was assigned with Det Norske Veritas from 1952, where he served as CEO from 1967 to 1985. From 1985 to 1992 he was chairman of the board of Norsk Hydro. He became a member of the Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences from 1968. He was elected a member of the US National Academy of Engineering The National Academy of Engineering (NAE) is an American nonprofit, non-governmental organization. The National Academy of Engineering is part of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, along with the National Academy of ... in 1978 for contributions to improved design of ship structures and leadership in international technical affairs. He was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 1988. References 1923 births Living people People from Hvaler Norwegian engineers Norwegi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Einar Thorsrud
Einar Thorsrud (30 April 1923 – 29 May 1985) was a Norwegian psychologist, researcher and professor at the Norwegian Institute of Technology in Trondheim and University of Oslo, who is known for his work in the field of organizational development (OD), particularly in the development of theory around participative work design structures. Much of his work was done in collaboration with Eric Trist and/or Fred Emery. Thorsrud has been Research Director of the Norwegian Work Research Institute in Oslo, Norway. Work Einar Thorsud has been closely connected with the use of social science in non-governmental areas and the associated impact over policy-making in these areas.Albert Cherns, Ruth Sinclair, William Ieuan (2001). ''Social Science and Government: Policies and Problems''. Routledge. . p.39 Publications Einar Thorsrud wrote several books: * 1964, ''Industrielt demokrati : Representasjon på styreplan i bedriftene? Noen norske og utenlandske erfaringer'', with Fred Emery and Eri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Per Kleppe
Per Andreas Hildhe Kleppe (13 April 1923 – 10 March 2021) was a Norwegian economist and politician for the Labour Party. He was the Minister of Trade and Shipping in 1971–1972 during the first cabinet Bratteli, and later the Minister of Finance from 1973 to 1979 during the second cabinet Bratteli and the cabinet Nordli. In 1979 he was replaced by Ulf Sand, but Kleppe returned in 1980 to head the Secretariat for Long-Term Planning (until 1981). He served as General Secretary of the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) from 1981 to 1988. Personal life Kleppe was born in Kristiania (now Oslo) in April 1923, a son of lawyer Knut Sigurd Kleppe and Nathalie Mathilde Andersen; the family moved to Bergen when he was six years old. In 1951 he married editor Margaretha Eva Malmros Ström. Political career Deputy member of the Storting and State Secretary As an elected politician Kleppe served in the position of deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Oslo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Reidar Nyborg
Reidar Nyborg (April 4, 1923 – April 30, 1990) was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1940s. He won a bronze in the 4 × 10 km relay at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz St. Moritz (also german: Sankt Moritz, rm, , it, San Maurizio, french: Saint-Moritz) is a high Alpine resort town in the Engadine in Switzerland, at an elevation of about above sea level. It is Upper Engadine's major town and a municipality in .... Cross-country skiing results Olympic Games External linksSports Illustrated medal profile for Nyborg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eystein Bærug
Eystein Bærug (29 March 1923 – 1 September 1998) was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party. He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Vestfold during the term 1973–1977. In total he met during 7 days of parliamentary session. He was also mayor of Brunlanes Brunlanes is a parish and former municipality within Larvik municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. It was annexed by Larvik on January 1, 1988. The administrative centre of the municipality was located in the adjacent villages of Nevlunghavn .... References 1923 births 1998 deaths Deputy members of the Storting Mayors of places in Vestfold Liberal Party (Norway) politicians Politicians from Larvik {{Norway-politician-1920s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arne Asper
Arne Johannes Asper (12 March 1923 – 25 January 2017) was a Norwegian businessperson. Asper was born in Nes, Akershus to farmers Johan Pedersen Asper and Alma Evensen. He was assigned with the company from 1947, as CEO from 1967 to 1986, and as chairman of the board from 1986 to 1988. Frionor developed to be among the world leading companies in the frozen fish industry. After various transactions the brand name and major production facilities were eventually acquired by Findus Findus () is a frozen food brand which was first sold in Sweden in 1945. Findus products include ready meals, peas and Crispy Pancakes, the latter of which were invented in the early 1970s. The Swiss food company Nestlé owned the Findus brand .... Asper was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1987. He died in 2017. References 1923 births 2017 deaths People from Nes, Akershus Norwegian businesspeople Businesspeople in the food industry {{Norway-business-bio- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hjalmar Andersen
Hjalmar "Hjallis" Johan Andersen (12 March 1923 – 27 March 2013) was a speed skater from Norway who won three gold medals at the 1952 Winter Olympic Games of Oslo, Norway. He was the only triple gold medalist at the 1952 Winter Olympics, and as such, became the most successful athlete there. Nicknamed ''King Glad'' for his famous cheerful mood, he was one of Norway's most popular sportsmen ever. Four statues of him were raised during his lifetime; in Trondheim, Hamar, Rødøy and outside Bislett Stadium in Oslo. He was honored with a funeral at the state’s expense. Early life Andersen was born on Rødøy, an island off the coast of Nordland in Norway, where his mother hailed from. His father, who originally was from Hammerfest, was a boatswain. While Andersen was still an toddler, the family moved to Lademoen, a working-class neighborhood in Trondheim, where sport and friendship was an important part of life. Per JorsettHjalmar AndersenStore Norske Leksikon, retrieved 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pelle Christensen
Per "Pelle" Christensen (9 March 1923 – 30 July 1995) was a Norwegian actor and translator. He was born in Kristiania as a son of Gerda Ring and Halfdan Christensen and brother of Bab Christensen. He made his stage debut in 1949 at the National Theatre. He worked here until 1958, then at Rogaland Teater from 1958 and Den Nationale Scene from 1962. He also translated books, especially from French; writers such as Paul Éluard, Michel Tournier and Paul Valéry. From 1988 he was a member of the Norwegian Language Council, representing the Norwegian Actors' Equity Association The Norwegian Actors' Equity Association ( no, Norsk Skuespillerforbund) is an association of Norwegian actors. Its main purpose is to improve actors' working conditions and to protect the artistic, judicial and financial interests of actors in N .... References 1923 births 1995 deaths Norwegian male stage actors Male actors from Oslo 20th-century Norwegian translators 20th-century Norwegian w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johannes Vågsnes
Johannes Vågsnes (7 March 1923 – 26 February 2012) was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party. Vågsnes was born in Tromøy. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Aust-Agder in 1973, and was re-elected on two occasions. On the local level he was a member of Tromøy municipal council from 1951 to 1955, and of its executive committee from 1963 to 1971. From 1963 to 1971 he was also a member of Aust-Agder county council. He chaired the local party chapter from 1956 to 1963. Outside politics he worked as a sexton, farmer and school teacher. He was active in YMCA YMCA, sometimes regionally called the Y, is a worldwide youth organization based in Geneva, Switzerland, with more than 64 million beneficiaries in 120 countries. It was founded on 6 June 1844 by George Williams (philanthropist), Georg ... and the Norwegian Farmers' Union. References * 1923 births 2012 deaths Members of the Storting Aust-Agder politicians Christia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jon Fossum
Jon Fossum (23 February 1923 – 10 July 2007) was a Norwegian orienteer and politician for the Conservative Party. He was born at Hvalstad. In his younger days he was an active sportsman, representing Asker SK. In addition to ski jumping and cross-country skiing, he competed in orienteering. In the latter sport he won five national championships; three of which in relay races with his two brothers. Fossum was first elected to Asker municipal council in 1963, and was mayor of Asker municipality from 1968 to 1980. He was also a five-term member of Akershus county council. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament The Storting ( no, Stortinget ) (lit. the Great Thing) is the supreme legislature of Norway, established in 1814 by the Constitution of Norway. It is located in Oslo. The unicameral parliament has 169 members and is elected every four years base ... from Akershus during the term 1965–1969. During his time as mayor, Asker experienced populati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gunnar Christie Wasberg
Gunnar Christie Wasberg (21 February 1923 – 27 January 2015) was a Norwegian historian, philosopher and first librarian at the University of Oslo Library. Biography Wasberg was born in the parish of Brunlanes at Larvik in Vestfold, Norway. He took the doctorate (fil.dr.) at Uppsala University in 1963 with the thesis ''Forsvarstanke og suverenitetsprinsipp''. From 1967 to 1989 he was the prime librarian at the University Library of Oslo. Wasberg held a guest professorship at University of Wisconsin, Madison. He also had other research engagement, and he was a guest lecturer, at a number of universities in Europe and in the United States. Wasberg published about sixty books about history of ideas, political ideologies, industrial and maritime history, press history, military history, and local history (mainly about the Larvik district). In addition, he published many articles in domestic and foreign journals, congress papers, research reports and many articles and book review ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
