Balke is a surname. People with the surname Balke include: * Jon Balke (born 1955), Norwegian jazz pianist and composer *

Peder Balke Peder Balke (November 4, 1804 – February 5, 1887) was a Norwegian painter. He is known for portraying the landscape of Norway in a romantic and dramatic manner. Biography Peder Andersen was born on the island of Helgøya, in Hedmark county, N ...

(1804–1887), Norwegian painter *

Siegfried Balke Siegfried Balke (1 June 1902 – 11 June 1984) was a German politician ( CSU). He served as German Federal Minister for Post and Communications from 1953 to 1956 and as German Federal Minister for Nuclear Energy from 1956 to 1962. Education ...

(1902–1984), German politician *

Turid Balke Turid Balke (25 July 1921 – 5 January 2000) was a Norwegian actress, playwright and artist. Biography Born in Kirkenes, she started her professional career at Trøndelag Teater in 1949. She would spend many of her years as an actress at Folket ...

(1921–2000), Norwegian actress, playwright, and artist

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