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Svendsen is a Danish and Norwegian surname. It was originally a patronymic which means "son of Svend". Notable people with the surname include: * Arnljot Ole Strømme Svendsen (1921–2022), Norwegian economist * Asger Svendsen (contemporary), Danish musician and music professor * Bud Svendsen (1915–1996), American professional football player * Christian Valdemar Svendsen (1890–1959), Danish Olympic gymnast * Conrad Bonnevie-Svendsen (1898–1983), Norwegian government minister and priest * Conrad Svendsen (1862–1943), Norwegian priest and teacher for the deaf * Conrad Vogt-Svendsen (1914–1973), Norwegian priest * Elga Olga Svendsen (1906–1992), Danish film actress * Emil Hegle Svendsen (born 1985), Norwegian biathlete * Eyvind Johan-Svendsen (1896–1946), Danish stage and film actor * Flemming Kofod-Svendsen (born 1944), Danish minister in the Lutheran Church of Denmark * George Svendsen (1913–1995), American professional football and basketball player * Hartvig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danish Language
Danish (; , ) is a North Germanic language spoken by about six million people, principally in and around Denmark. Communities of Danish speakers are also found in Greenland, the Faroe Islands, and the northern German region of Southern Schleswig, where it has minority language status. Minor Danish-speaking communities are also found in Norway, Sweden, the United States, Canada, Brazil, and Argentina. Along with the other North Germanic languages, Danish is a descendant of Old Norse, the common language of the Germanic peoples who lived in Scandinavia during the Viking Era. Danish, together with Swedish, derives from the ''East Norse'' dialect group, while the Middle Norwegian language (before the influence of Danish) and Norwegian Bokmål are classified as ''West Norse'' along with Faroese and Icelandic. A more recent classification based on mutual intelligibility separates modern spoken Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish as "mainland (or ''continental'') Scandinavian", while I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kester Svendsen
James Kester Olaf Svendsen (May 25, 1912 – October 5, 1968) was an American educator, scholar, author, and chess administrator. In 1938 he was awarded a PhD in English from the University of North Carolina. That credential allowed him to take a teaching position at the College of Charleston until 1940 when he relocated to Norman, Oklahoma, to join the University of Oklahoma (OU) faculty as an associate English professor. In 1952 Svendsen was awarded a fellowship in English literature by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation. In 1956, Harvard University Press published his book, "''Milton and Science''", which took him more than ten years to complete. As a scholar, he specialized in the study of the 17th-century poet John Milton and was president of the John Milton Society. Svendsen was one of the original founders of the Oklahoma Chess Association in 1946. In 1959 Svendsen left OU to take up a post as head of the University of Oregon English Department. He was a pro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Therese Svendsen
Therese Svendsen (born Malmö, March 13, 1989) is a Swedish swimmer representing SK Ran. Biography She is a former holder of the Swedish record in short-course 200 m backstroke, and swam for Sweden at the 2007 World Championships (backstroke events). As of 2008, she is attending/swimming for the USA's Southern Methodist University. from the SMU Athletics website; retrieved 2009-07-13. She competed in the 2012 Summer Olympics
The 2012 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXX Olympiad and also known as London 2012) was an international multi-sport event held from 27 July to 12 August 2012 in London, England, United Kingdom. Th ...
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Svend Rasmussen Svendsen
Svend Rasmussen Svendsen (March 21, 1864 – September 6, 1945) was a Norwegian American impressionist artist. Svendsen is most known for his rural scenes, marine views, and snowy landscapes of Norway. Background Svend Rasmussen Svendsen was born at Nittedal in Akershus, Norway. He was the son of Rasmus and Marie Svendsen. Shortly thereafter his family moved to Kristiania (now Oslo) where Svendsen received his primary education. In 1881, he immigrated to America and settled in Chicago, Illinois. Career Svendsen had studied with Norwegian painter and engraver Fritz Thaulow. Svendsen also studied with Edward F. Ertz, Professor of Watercolor at the Académie Delécluse in Paris. Svendsen exhibited at the Chicago Art Institute, the National Academy of Design, and the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. His paintings were shown at the Chicago Norske Klub and at Minnesota State Fair. His art was also featured at the Pan-American Exposition in Buffalo, NY during 1901. Since ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigvald Svendsen
Sigvald Svendsen (3 October 1895 – 31 January 1956) was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party. Biography He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest-Agder Vest-Agder (; "West Agder") was one of 18 counties (''fylker'') in Norway up until 1 January 2020, when it was merged with Aust-Agder to form Agder county. In 2016, there were 182,701 inhabitants, around 3.5% of the total population of Norway. I ... during the term 1950–1953 and 1954–1957. He died shortly before the end of the second term. References * 1895 births 1956 deaths Liberal Party (Norway) politicians Deputy members of the Storting {{Norway-politician-1890s-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sander Svendsen
Sander Svendsen (born 6 August 1997) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a forward or a winger for Eliteserien club Viking. Early life Sander Svendsen was born in Molde, and started to play football at a young age at the local club Molde FK. Both his parents, mother Ellen and father Svend Jarle, had represented the club at senior level. At age 14, Svendsen began to train regularly with Molde's senior team. Club career Molde FK Svendsen made his first team debut on 9 May 2013, aged only 15, against Aalesund in a 4–1 win. He was brought on shortly before the final whistle by manager Ole Gunnar Solskjær. He scored his first competitive goal for the side on 21 April 2014, in a 5–1 win against Sarpsborg. Aged 16 years and 259 days, he is the fifth-youngest goalscorer in Eliteserien history. Amid his breakthrough at Molde, Svendsen trialed with the Dutch giants Ajax on several occasions. At the end of 2013, however, Svendsen signed a new three-year contract with ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rupert Svendsen-Cook
Rupert Jack Svendsen-Cook (born 17 September 1990 in Ipswich) is a British racing driver with Norwegian family history. Career Following eight years in karting, Rupert's first step into car racing was the Formula BMW Europe series in 2008 with Räikkönen Robertson Racing and then again in 2009. He then graduated to the British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin for 2 more seasons in 2010 and 2011. British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin Motorsport 2011 • British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin. • 5th overall. 2 wins, 4 second places, 3 third places, 4 poles, 1 fastest lap. • Zandvoort F3 Masters finished 5th with 3rd fastest lap. • Tested GP2 for Racing Engineering in Jerez. • Awarded the Rising Star by the British Racing Drivers Club • Became brand ambassador for Volkswagen UK and Bremont British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin Motorsport 2010 • British Formula 3 International Series with Carlin. • Won in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olga Svendsen
Olga Svendsen (22 February 1883 – 22 October 1942) was a Danish stage and film actress. Partial filmography *''Storstadens Hyæne'' (1912) - Zoë *''Gøglernes Elskov'' (1912) - Mutter Putois *'' Sladder'' (1913, Short) *''Prins for en dag'' (1913) - Mayor's Wife *'' Professor Buchs Rejseeventyr'' (1913, Short) *'' Højt spil'' (1913, Short) *''Kæmpedamens bortførelse'' (1913) *''En nydelig ægtemand'' (1914) - Antoinette, pige hos Descombes *''En skindød ægtemand'' (1916) *''Maharajaens yndlingsflamme'' (1919) - Thilde Svæhr *'' De er splittergale'' (1919, Short) *'' Landsvägsriddare'' (1921, Short) - Ms. Svensson *'' Film, flirt og forlovelse'' (1921) - The Lady *'' Harestegen'' (1921) - Mrs. Nokkesen *''Han, hun og Hamlet'' (1922) - Widow Lykke *''Potteplanten'' (1922) *''Peter Ligeglad paa Eventyr'' (1925) - Landlady *''The Joker'' (1928) *'' Hr. Tell og søn'' (1930) - Tante Malle *''I kantonnement'' (1931) - Tanten *'' Krudt med knald'' (1931) - Værtinden *'' Vas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ole Svendsen
Ole Svendsen (born 27 April 1952 in Aalborg, Nordjylland) is a retired male welterweight boxer from Denmark. Biography He represented his native country at the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Svendsen was eliminated in the first round by Seychelles' Michael Pillay on points (1-4) in the men's welterweight division (– 67 kg). He was one of three boxers representing Denmark at the 1980 Summer Olympics, the others being Jesper Garnell (lightweight) and Michael Madsen (light heavyweight). 1980 Olympic results Below is the record of Ole Svendsen, a Danish Welterweight boxer who competed at the 1980 Moscow Olympics: * Round of 32: lost to Michael Pillay Michael Pillay (born 10 November 1955) is a Seychellois former boxer and a founding member of the ''Seychelles Olympians Association''. Pillay competed in the men's welterweight category at the 1980 Olympic Games. In the first round he defeated ... (Seychelles) by decision, 1-4 References 1952 births Living peop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nicklas Svendsen
Nicklas Nygaard Svendsen (born 11 December 1986) is a Danish former professional footballer who played as a left-back. He currently works as executive assistant for the director of football at Danish Superliga club Brøndby IF. During his active career as a player, he gained 35 caps for various Denmark national youth teams. Club career Svendsen progressed through the KB academy in his youth years, after coming from B.93 in 2005. On 2 August 2007, he signed a two-year contract with Dutch club RKC Waalwijk, after having trialled with Emmen. There, he was set to replace the injured Guus de Vries. He made his debut for the club – which was also his professional debut – on 10 August in a 2–2 draw against FC Omniworld. He would, however, struggle with injuries after a relatively successful first season with RKC, and saw diminished playing time in his second season at the club. He made a total of 17 league appearances for the club. After one-and-a-half year, Svendsen retur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Linda Svendsen
Linda Svendsen (born Vancouver, 1954) is a Canadian screenwriter and author. Biography She has lived in her birth city for most of her life. Her works include many critically acclaimed short stories. Her stories were anthologized and published in magazines such as ''Atlantic Monthly'' and '' Saturday Night.'' She won first prize in the American Short Story Contest in 1980, and was a three-time finalist for the O. Henry Awards. In 1992, she published a book called ''Marine Life,'' which was also translated into German which was a finalist for the 1993 Ethel Wilson Fiction Prize. In 2000, ''Marine Life'' was adapted into a film starring Cybill Shepherd and Peter Outerbridge."UBC prof's Marine Life now an Anne Wheeler film". ''Vancouver Sun'', December 10, 1999. Svendsen wrote the television film adaptation of ''The Diviners,'' as well as the miniseries ''Human Cargo'' and the television film '' At the End of the Day: The Sue Rodriguez Story.'' She won a Gemini Award for the ''Hu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lars Svendsen
Lars Fredrik Händler Svendsen (born 16 September 1970) is a Norwegian philosopher. Biography He is a professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Bergen, Norway. He is the author of several books, including ''A Philosophy of Boredom'' (2005), ''Fashion: a Philosophy'' (2006), ''A Philosophy of Fear'' (2008), ''Work'' (2008), and A Philosophy of Freedom (2014). His books have been translated into more than 25 languages. Bibliography *2005: ''A Philosophy of Boredom'' *2006: ''Fashion: A Philosophy'' *2008: ''A Philosophy of Fear'' *2008: ''Work'' *2009: '' Liberalisme'' (editor) *2010: ''A Philosophy of Evil'' Dalkey Archive Press Dalkey Archive Press is an American publisher of fiction, poetry, foreign translations and literary criticism specializing in the publication or republication of lesser-known, often avant-garde works. The company has offices in Funks Grove, Il ... *2014: ''A Philosophy of Freedom'' *2017: ''A Philosophy of Loneliness'' *2019: ''Un ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
