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Olav Olavsen
Olav Olavsen (née Ólafur Ólafsson; 25 December 1753 – 20 January 1832) was a naturalized Norwegian jurist and architect. He was born in Tverá, Skagafjörður, Iceland to farmers Ólafur Jónsson and Kristín Björnsdóttir, and was educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. From 1784 he lectured at the Kongsberg School of Mines, in mathematics and drawing, later also in jurisprudence, and was appointed professor from 1794. As architect, it is regarded that he had significant influence on the development of the mining city of Kongsberg. He was elected to the Storting in 1814, 1815 and 1818. He was decorated Knight of the Swedish Order of Vasa in 1822. References 1753 births 1832 deaths Icelandic architects Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts alumni Icelandic emigrants to Norway Naturalised citizens of Norway Norwegian jurists 18th-century Norwegian architects Members of the Storting Knights of the Order of Vasa 19th-century Norwegian archit ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Arkitekt Olav Olavsen
Arkitekt is an Irish/British rock/electronica band. The group is a derivative from Mono Band. Formation While working with Mono Band, Noel Hogan (The Cranberries), received a track from the singer-songwriter, Richard Walters. Upon listening to the track, Hogan asked him to contribute to Mono Band. After recording and touring with Mono Band, they decided to continue working together and Arkitekt was born. Line-up * Noel Hogan – guitar, programming (music), programming, backing vocals * Richard Walters – vocals Discography EPs* ''The Black Hair EP, The Black Hair'' * ''14 Days (EP), 14 Days'' References External linksArkitektofficial siteGohan Records Noel Hogan's record label's website Irish alternative rock groups Irish electronic music groups British electronic music groups British rock music groups Musical groups established in 2007 {{UK-rock-band-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
