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Haugaard
Haugaard and Haugard are surnames of Danish and Norwegian origin. They are derived from the Old Norse word ''haugr'' which can be translated to mean hill, knoll, or mound. Notable people with these surnames include: * Erik Christian Haugaard (1923–2009), American author * Harald Haugaard, Danish fiddler, composer, and producer * Jacob Haugaard (born 1952), Danish comedian, actor and politician * Jakob Haugaard (born 1992), Danish footballer * Kristian Haugaard (born 1991), Danish cyclist * Steven Haugaard (born 1956), American politician * Svend Haugaard (1913–2003), Danish politician * William Haugaard, New York State architect See also *Hauge (other), Hauge *Haugan (name), Haugan *Haugen (surname), Haugen *Haugland (name), Haugland {{surname, Hougaard Danish-language surnames Norwegian-language surnames ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Surnames
In many societies, a surname, family name, or last name is the mostly hereditary portion of one's personal name that indicates one's family. It is typically combined with a given name to form the full name of a person, although several given names and surnames are possible in the full name. In modern times most surnames are hereditary, although in most countries a person has a right to change their name. Depending on culture, the surname may be placed either at the start of a person's name, or at the end. The number of surnames given to an individual also varies: in most cases it is just one, but in Portuguese-speaking countries and many Spanish-speaking countries, two surnames (one inherited from the mother and another from the father) are used for legal purposes. Depending on culture, not all members of a family unit are required to have identical surnames. In some countries, surnames are modified depending on gender and family membership status of a person. Compound sur ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Norse
Old Norse, also referred to as Old Nordic or Old Scandinavian, was a stage of development of North Germanic languages, North Germanic dialects before their final divergence into separate Nordic languages. Old Norse was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and their Viking expansion, overseas settlements and chronologically coincides with the Viking Age, the Christianization of Scandinavia, and the consolidation of Scandinavian kingdoms from about the 8th to the 15th centuries. The Proto-Norse language developed into Old Norse by the 8th century, and Old Norse began to develop into the modern North Germanic languages in the mid- to late 14th century, ending the language phase known as Old Norse. These dates, however, are not precise, since written Old Norse is found well into the 15th century. Old Norse was divided into three dialects: Old West Norse (Old West Nordic, often referred to as ''Old Norse''), Old East Norse (Old East Nordic), and Old Gutnish. Old West Norse and O ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Erik Christian Haugaard
Erik Christian Haugaard (April 13, 1923 – June 4, 2009) was a Danish-born American writer, best known for children's books and for his translations of the works of Hans Christian Andersen. Biography Erik Christian Haugaard was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark. He was the son of Professor Gottfred and Karen (Pedersen) Haugaard. He came to the United States in 1940 after fleeing the Nazi invasion of Denmark, and served in the Royal Canadian Air Force before the end of World War II. He attended Black Mountain College in North Carolina from 1941 to 1942. He also attended the New School for Social Research in New York City. In 1963, he published his first book for children and young adults, ''Hakon of Rogen's Saga''. The book was well received by readers and critics and was named an American Library Association Notable Book. His literary awards include recognition for his 1978 translation of ''The Complete Fairy Tales and Stories of Hans Christian Andersen''. Haugaard married Myr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Harald Haugaard
Harald Haugaard (born 23 February 1975) is a Danish violinist and composer raised on the island of Funen in Denmark. He is best known as a folk musician, having collaborated with musician Morten Alfred Høirup in the duo Haugaard & Høirup, and with folk singer Helene Blum. Together, they perform as the Helene Blum & Harald Haugaard Band. Career Haugaard studied general music education at the Funen Music Conservatory in 1998. There, he was a lecturer of folk music education from 2000 to 2005. He also taught at the Norwegian Music College, the Vestjysk Music Conservatory, Ollerup Efterskole, and the Royal College of Music, Stockholm. In 2000, he played violin on the second studio album of the folktronica band Sorten Muld, entitled "III". Together with Morten Alfred Høirup, he formed the duo Haugaard & Høirup in 1998. This act received numerous nominations and awards, winning the title of "Danish Folk Art Artist of the Year" and "Danish People's Composer of the Year" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jacob Haugaard
Daniel Jacob Haugaard (born 12 May 1952) is a Danish-Faroese comedian, actor, musician, composer, writer, TV host and former representative in the Danish Parliament. Activities Jacob Haugaard has been a well-known performer in Denmark for many years, mixing comedy, singing and instrumental music in his own unique style. He is usually dressed in an ever-changing range of gaudy suits, and often plays a home-made guitar for which he is well known. He has recorded many music records and CDs since 1977. Haugaard has also produced radio, films and TV, mostly comedy and sketches and has a long history of close cooperation with comedian and entertainer Finn Nørbygaard, since 1984. They performed as the Finn & Jacob duo for many years. Haugaard lived in Malling near Aarhus for many years, where he ran his own TV station from a disused watertower in his backyard, until he was elected as an MP. In his younger days, Haugaard was a leader in the " Union of Deliberate Work-avoiding Eleme ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jakob Haugaard
Jakob Let Haugaard (born 1 May 1992) is a Danish professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Tromsø. Haugaard began his career with Akademisk BK before moving to Danish Superliga side Midtjylland in December 2011. He was used as back-up goalkeeper until the 2014–15 season where he helped Midtjylland win the Danish title. In the summer of 2015, Haugaard joined Premier League side Stoke City. Haugaard spent four seasons at Stoke and was used as third choice goalkeeper making only a handful of appearances. He also had a short loan spell at Wigan Athletic. Career Midtjylland Haugaard was born in Sundby and played in the youth teams at Tårnby Boldklub and Brøndby IF before he signed with Danish 1st Division side Akademisk BK in 2010. He broke through into the first team towards the end of the 2010–11 season playing 14 matches with the Gladsaxe Stadium club. His performances for AB attracted the interest of Danish Superliga side Midtjylland. He signed for Midtjyl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kristian Haugaard
Kristian Haugaard Jensen (born 27 February 1991) is a Danish former professional cyclist. Major results ;2009 : 5th Overall Tour du Pays de Vaud ::1st Stage 1 ;2010 : 6th Overall Coupe des nations Ville Saguenay ;2012 : 2nd Fyen Rundt ;2013 : 1st Stage 1 Flèche du Sud : 1st Mountains classification Tour de l'Avenir : 2nd Overall Czech Cycling Tour ::1st Stage 1 (TTT) : 3rd Road race, National Under-23 Road Championships : 4th La Côte Picarde : 5th Ronde van Vlaanderen U23 : 7th Overall Istrian Spring Trophy : 7th Overall Troféu Joaquim Agostinho ::1st Young rider classification : 9th Overall Course de la Paix U23 ;2014 : 3rd Overall Circuit des Ardennes : 5th Dorpenomloop Rucphen : 6th Overall Oberösterreichrundfahrt : 7th Overall Triptyque des Monts et Châteaux : 9th Overall Ronde de l'Oise The Ronde de l'Oise is a cycling stage race, stage race held annually in the department of Oise in France. It was founded in 1954 and in 2007 became part of the UCI Europe Tour i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steven Haugaard
Steven Haugaard (born April 7, 1956) is an American politician and attorney. He has served as a Republican member for the 10th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives since 2015. He was elected Speaker of the House and served in that office from 2019 to 2021. He had been elected as Speaker pro tempore of the South Dakota House of Representatives and served in that office from 2017 to 2019. Early life and education Haugaard graduated the University of South Dakota with a Bachelor of Science and then the University of Puget Sound School of Law for his Juris Doctor. Political career Haugaard was elected as a Republican member for the 10th district in the South Dakota House of Representatives in 2014. He was elected Speaker of the House and served in that office from 2019 to 2021. He had been elected as Speaker pro tempore of the South Dakota House of Representatives and served in that office from 2017 to 2019. Committee assignments 2021-2022 *House Appropriations Com ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svend Haugaard
Svend Haugaard (1913–2003), was a Danish politician and party leader. Member of Folketinget for the Social Liberal Party 1964–1979. Agronomist. Headmaster of an agricultural high school. Was part of a leftist oppositional party faction during the party leadership of Hilmar Baunsgaard. Followed the latter as party leader but achieved a poor election result in February 1977. Haugaard had a lifelong personal and organizational commitment to pacifism Pacifism is the opposition to war or violence. The word ''pacifism'' was coined by the French peace campaigner Émile Arnaud and adopted by other peace activists at the tenth Universal Peace Congress in Glasgow in 1901. A related term is .... In translation, his memoirs from 1989 are called ''No words without deeds''. External linksBiographical notes from the Danish Peace Academy and a picture from the cover of Haugaard's memoirs 1913 births 2003 deaths Danish Social Liberal Party politicians Members of th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Haugaard
William E. Haugaard (1889 – September 1948) was an American architect who served as the State Architect for the State of New York from 1928 to 1944. A number of his works have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Life Haugaard obtained degrees from the School of Architecture at Pratt Institute in 1908 and later studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. From 1913 to 1918, he worked in Panama and designed a number of buildings in the Canal Zone, and assisted in design of the Gorgas Hospital. From 1920 to 1928, he was a member of the firm of Haugaard & Burnham in New York City. In February 1928, Haugaard was appointed as the State Architect for the State of New York. He served as state architect from 1928 until 1944 and designed numerous state office buildings, prisons, hospitals, and schools, including Attica State Prison. His works included a dozen armory (military), armories during that period. ''See also:'' Haugaard resigned as state arch ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hauge (other)
Hauge is a common Norwegian surname, commonly associated with farms. The name Hauge derives from the old Norse word ''haugr'' meaning hill, knoll, or mound. Derivatives also include Haugan and Haugen. Hauge may also refer to: People * Alfred Hauge (1876–1901), Norwegian painter * Alfred Hauge (1915–1986), Norwegian historian and author * Earl Hauge (born 1940), American politician and Lutheran minister * Cecilia H. Hauge (1905–1990), American nurse * Eivind Hiis Hauge (born 1937), Norwegian physicist * Frederic Hauge (born 1965), Norwegian environmental activist * Gabriel Hauge (1914–1981), American bank executive, author and economist * Hans Nielsen Hauge (1771–1824), Norwegian revivalist lay preacher * Hans Nilsen Hauge (1853–1931), Norwegian politician * Harald Hauge (born 1984), Norwegian football defender * Jens Christian Hauge (1915–2006), Norwegian World War II resistance fighter and politician * Jens Petter Hauge (born 1999), Norwegian footballer who ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haugan (name)
Haugan is a Norwegian surname which originated as a Toponymic_surname, farm name. The name Haugan derives from the Old Norse word ''haugr'' which can be translated to mean hill, knoll, or mound. Other derivatives include Hauge (other), Hauge, Haugen (other), Haugen and Haugland (other), Haugland, all common Norwegian surnames. Haugan may refer to: People *Bernt B. Haugan (1862–1931), American minister, politician, and temperance leader *Björn Haugan (1942–2009), Norwegian opera singer *Dag-Are Haugan (born 1970), Norwegian musician *Eirik Haugan (born 1997), Norwegian footballer *Gregory T. Haugan (born 1931), American author and expert in the field of Work Breakdown Structure *Gunnar Haugan (1925–2009), Norwegian character actor *H. G. Haugan (1840–1921), American railroad and banking executive *Helge Alexander Haugan (1847–1909), American banker *Jørgen Haugan (born 1941), Norwegian author and lecturer *Peter M. Haugan (born 1958), Norweg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
