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Karlsen (surname)
Karlsen is a Danish-Norwegian patronymic surname meaning "son of Karl" (''\k(a)-rl\''), an Old German given name. The form Carlsen is cognate. The parallel Swedish forms are Karlsson and Carlsson. People with the surname include: * Alexandria Karlsen (born 1978), American model, actress and author * Atle Karlsen (keyboardist) (?-), keyboardist of the Norwegian Rock band DumDum Boys * Geir Karlsen (born 1948), Norwegian footballer * Geir Karlsen (born 1965), Norwegian CEO * Johan Sigurd Karlsen (1894–1967), Norwegian politician * Kari Karlsen (born 1952), Norwegian high jumper * Karl Henry Karlsen (1893–1979), Norwegian politician * Lars Olav Karlsen (born 1976), Norwegian actor * Morten Karlsen (born 1979), Danish footballer * Svend Karlsen (born 1967), Norwegian strongman * Tor Ottar Karlsen Tor Ottar Karlsen (born 13 March 1950) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was born in Rolvsøy and grew up in Åsgårdstrand. From 1980 to 1992 he was involved ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carl (name)
Carl is a North Germanic male name meaning "free man". The name originates in Old West Norse. It is the first name of many Kings of Sweden including Carl XVI Gustaf. It is popular in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, and was largely popularized in the United States by Scandinavian and Italian (shortened from "Carlo") descendants. Karl is a Germanic spelling which is very popular in Austria, Estonia, Germany, Norway, Sweden, and Switzerland, and was also popularized by German-speaking descendants in the USA. Other variants include the Anglo- Saxon-Frankish variant Charles, popular in Australia, Philippines, Canada, France, New Zealand, the UK and the United States, although both Karl and Carl are also widespread names in most English speaking countries; Carlo, very popular in Italy and southern Switzerland; Carlos, popular in Spain, Portugal and Latin America; and Karol, a variant in Poland and Slovakia. List of people named Carl Royalty and nobility * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Geir Karlsen (football Player)
Geir Sigurd Karlsen (born 18 September 1948) is a retired Norwegian football goalkeeper. Geir Karlsen's first club was Skidar, a local club in Skien, Norway. He made his debut for Odd in 1966, and stayed there until he joined Rosenborg BK in 1970. He won one cap with Norway while playing for Odd, and was capped 32 times in total. In 1980, he returned to Odd after spells with Dunfermline Athletic Dunfermline Athletic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the city of Dunfermline, Fife. Founded in 1885, the club currently play in Scottish League One after being relegated from the 2021–22 Scottish Championship. Dunfermline ... and Vålerengen. He retired as a player in 1984. References 1948 births Living people Norwegian footballers Norway international footballers Odds BK players Rosenborg BK players Vålerenga Fotball players Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players Norwegian expatriate footballers Expatriate footballers in Scotland Norwegian expa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Styrmand Karlsen
''Styrmand Karlsen'' is a 1958 Danish film directed by Annelise Reenberg. Cast * Johannes Meyer – Captain Vilhelm Hammer * Frits Helmuth – First mate Knud Karlsen * Dirch Passer – Valdemar Bøgelund * Ove Sprogøe – Ole Olsen * Ghita Nørby – Anne Marie Bøgelund * Ebbe Langberg – Robert Lemborg * Emil Hass Christensen – Shipowner J.C. Lemborg * Bodil Udsen – Olga * Clara Østø – Dronning Viktoria / The Queen * Helge Kjærulff-Schmidt – Knudsen * - Bibiani * Karl Stegger – Justitsminister * Jeanne Darville – Jeanette * Gabriel Axel – Pierre * Knud Hallest Knud Hallest (12 May 1909 – 4 September 1991) was a Danish film actor. He appeared in 38 films between 1935 and 1974. He was born in Copenhagen, Denmark and died in Denmark. Filmography * ''Pigen og drømmeslottet'' (1974) * '' Skygger' ... – Captain References External links * * * Danish comedy films 1950s Danish-language films 1958 films Films directed by Annelise R ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tor Ottar Karlsen
Tor Ottar Karlsen (born 13 March 1950) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was born in Rolvsøy and grew up in Åsgårdstrand. From 1980 to 1992 he was involved in local politics in Lier, and from 1992 to 1996 he chaired the county chapter of the Labour Party. From 1994 to 1996, during Brundtland's Third Cabinet, he was a political advisor in the Ministry of Children and Family Affairs. Following the 1999 elections, Karlsen became the new county mayor (''fylkesordfører'') of Buskerud. He was re-elected in 2003, but stepped down before the 2007 election. He is a member of the board in Southern Norway Regional Health Authority {{Infobox company , name = Helse Sør RHF , logo = , fate = Merger , successor = Southern and Eastern Norway Regional Health Authority , foundation = January 1, 2002 , defunct = June 1, 2007 , location = Skien, Norway , industry = Healthc .... References 1950 births Living people Labour Party (Norway) politicians Buske ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svend Karlsen
Svend 'Viking' Karlsen (born 6 October 1967) is a Norway, Norwegian former Strongman (strength athlete), strongman, powerlifter, and International Federation of BodyBuilders, IFBB professional bodybuilder. Being a winner of the World's Strongest Man, the Europe's Strongest Man, the World Muscle Power Classic and 3 times runner up at the Arnold Strongman Classic, he is regarded as one of the best strongmen in history. He is also well known for shouting his catch phrase "Viking Power!" during competitions. Powerlifting and bodybuilding Karlsen started out as a powerlifter in 1986, winning a number of titles and setting 30 Norwegian people, Norwegian records, 3 European records, and 1 world record. Soon after, Karlsen began pursuing a career in bodybuilding. He traveled on the road doing posing exhibitions with some bodybuilding friends to help pay the bills. Karlsen won the Mr. Norway title, and took second place at the World Games. This victory earned him his International Federati ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Morten Karlsen
Morten Karlsen (born 25 March 1979) is a former Danish professional football defender and manager. He previously played at FC Nordsjælland, Randers FC, FC Zwolle, B.93, Esbjerg fB and Lyngby BK before ending has career at HB Køge HB Køge () is a professional Danish football club based primarily in the town of Herfølge, and secondly in the town of Køge, both in the Køge Municipality, part of 'Region of Zealand', in the eastern part of Zealand, south of Copenhagen. It w .... References External linksFC Nordsjælland profile [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Olav Karlsen
Lars is a common male name in Scandinavian countries. Origin ''Lars'' means "from the city of Laurentum". Lars is derived from the Latin name Laurentius, which means "from Laurentum" or "crowned with laurel". A homonymous Etruscan name was borne by several Etruscan kings, and later used as a last name by the Roman Lartia family. The etymology of the Etruscan name is unknown. People *Lars (bishop), 13th-century Archbishop of Uppsala, Sweden *Lars Kristian Abrahamsen (1855–1921), Norwegian politician *Lars Ahlfors (1907–1996), Finnish Fields Medal recipient *Lars Amble (1939–2015), Swedish actor and director *Lars Herminius Aquilinus, ancient Roman consul *Lars Bak (born 1980), Danish road bicycle racer *Lars Bak (computer programmer) (born 1965), Danish computer programmer *Lars Bender (born 1989), German footballer *Lars Christensen (1884–1965), Norwegian shipowner, whaling magnate and philanthropist *Lars Magnus Ericsson (1846–1926), Swedish inventor * Lars Eriksson, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Karl Henry Karlsen
Karl Henry Karlsen (10 November 1893 – 15 February 1979) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold in 1954, but was not re-elected in 1958. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1950–1953, but sat through most of this term as a regular representative, replacing Anton Berge who died in July 1951. Born in Fredrikshald, Karlsen was a member of the executive committee of Tune municipal council between 1925 and 1937, and served as mayor from 1937 to 1941 and 1945 to 1971. He chaired the local party chapter from 1923 to 1926. He was also a long-time member of Østfold county council. Outside politics he had education from 1912 as a mechanic. From 1930 to 1963 he was the manager of Greåker Cellulosefabrik, a cellulose factory at Greåker. He was involved in his trade union, and was also especially concerned about the fight against tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kari Karlsen
Kari Karlsen (born 5 February 1952) is a retired Norwegian high jumper. She represented Oslo IL. She finished tenth at the 1970 European Indoor Championships, eleventh at the 1971 European Indoor Championships and thirteenth at the 1974 European Indoor Championships. She became Norwegian champion in the years 1970-1973. Her personal best jump was 1.80 metres, achieved in July 1971 in London London is the capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom, with a population of just under 9 million. It stands on the River Thames in south-east England at the head of a estuary down to the North Sea, and has been a majo .... References 1952 births[...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Johan Sigurd Karlsen
Johan Sigurd Karlsen (5 May 1894 – 11 June 1967) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was born in Fredrikstad. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag in 1954, and was re-elected on two occasions. Karlsen was mayor of Strinda Strinda is a former municipality in the old Sør-Trøndelag county, Norway. The municipality existed from 1838 until its dissolution in 1964. The municipality encompassed the eastern part of what is now the municipality of Trondheim south and ea ... municipality for a brief time in 1945, and deputy mayor from 1945–1947. References * 1894 births 1967 deaths Labour Party (Norway) politicians Members of the Storting Mayors of places in Sør-Trøndelag Politicians from Trondheim Politicians from Fredrikstad Place of death missing 20th-century Norwegian politicians {{Norway-politician-1890s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |