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Thorvaldsen is a surname. People with the name include: * Bertel Thorvaldsen (1770–1844), Danish/Icelandic sculptor * Randi Thorvaldsen (1925–2011), Norwegian speedskater * Thor Thorvaldsen (1909–1987), Norwegian Olympic sailor * Unn Thorvaldsen (born 1943), Norwegian javelin thrower See also * Thorvaldson (other) {{surname Patronymic surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bertel Thorvaldsen
Bertel Thorvaldsen (; 19 November 1770 – 24 March 1844) was a Danes, Danish and Icelanders, Icelandic Sculpture, sculptor medallist, medalist of international fame, who spent most of his life (1797–1838) in Italy. Thorvaldsen was born in Copenhagen into a working-class Danish/Icelandic family, and was accepted to the Royal Danish Academy of Art at the age of eleven. Working part-time with his father, who was a wood carver, Thorvaldsen won many honors and medals at the academy. He was awarded a stipend to travel to Rome and continue his education. In Rome, Thorvaldsen made a name for himself as a sculptor. Maintaining a large workshop in the city, he worked in a heroic neo-classicist style. His patrons resided all over Europe. Upon his return to Denmark in 1838, Thorvaldsen was received as a Folk hero, national hero. The Thorvaldsen Museum was erected to house his works next to Christiansborg Palace. Thorvaldsen is buried within the courtyard of the museum. In his time, h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randi Thorvaldsen
Randi Thorvaldsen (4 March 1925, in Øvre Eiker – 10 February 2011) was a Norwegian speedskater, silver medalist from the allround World Championship, and a previous World Record holder in 1,500 metres. She was the dominating female speedskater in Norway from the end of the Second World War to 1954. She was born in Fiskum, Øvre Eiker, and represented the club IF Liv, Hønefoss. National merits Thorvaldsen won the first national all-round speed skating championship held in Norway after World War II, in 1946. She became Norwegian all-round champion nine years in a row, every year from 1946 to 1954. In these championships she won 34 distances, out of 36 possible. She set ten national records during her career. Her national record on 5,000 m from 1953, 9:35.6, was unbeaten for 29 years, until 1982. World championships Thorvaldsen participated in eight World Championships. She placed fourth in 1948, and again fourth in 1949, and ninth in 1950. She won a silver medal at the World Al ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thor Thorvaldsen
Thor Thorvaldsen (31 May 1909 – 30 June 1987) was a Norwegian sailor and Olympic champion. He was born in Bamble and died in Bærum. He competed at the 1948 Summer Olympics in London, where he received a gold medal in the dragon class as helmsman on the boat ''Pan''. He competed at the 1952 Summer Olympics in Helsinki Helsinki ( or ; ; sv, Helsingfors, ) is the Capital city, capital, primate city, primate, and List of cities and towns in Finland, most populous city of Finland. Located on the shore of the Gulf of Finland, it is the seat of the region of U ..., where he again received a gold medal with ''Pan''. See also * List of Olympic medalists in Dragon class sailing References External links * 1909 births 1987 deaths People from Bamble Norwegian male sailors (sport) Olympic sailors for Norway Sailors at the 1936 Summer Olympics – O-Jolle Sailors at the 1948 Summer Olympics – Dragon Sailors at the 1952 Summer Olympics – Dragon Sailors at the 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Unn Thorvaldsen
Unn Thorvaldsen (born 6 February 1943) is a Norwegian javelin thrower. She was born in Haslum in Bærum. She competed at the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome , established_title = Founded , established_date = 753 BC , founder = King Romulus (legendary) , image_map = Map of comune of Rome (metropolitan city of Capital Rome, region Lazio, Italy).svg , map_caption .... Her personal best is . References External links * 1943 births Living people Sportspeople from Bærum Norwegian female javelin throwers Olympic athletes for Norway Athletes (track and field) at the 1960 Summer Olympics {{norway-athletics-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thorvaldson (other)
Thorvaldson may refer to: * Erik Thorvaldson, aka, Erik the Red (950–1003), the Icelandic-Norwegian Viking founder of Norse Greenland * Gunnar Thorvaldson (1901-1960), Canadian politician * Sveinn Thorvaldson (1872–1950), Canadian politician * Thorbergur Thorvaldson Thorbergur Thorvaldson (August 24, 1883 – October 4, 1965) was an Icelandic-Canada, Canadian chemist. He was the head of the Department of Chemistry at the University of Saskatchewan. Thorvaldson and his team at the National Research Counc ... (1883-1965), Icelandic-Canadian chemist * Thorvaldson Lake, Saskatchewan, Canada See also * Thorvaldsen {{disambiguation, surname ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
