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Helge Sirén
Helge or Helgi is a Scandinavian, German, and Dutch mostly male name. The name is derived from Proto-Norse ''Hailaga'' with its original meaning being ''dedicated to the gods''. For its Slavic version, see Oleg. Its feminine equivalent is Olga. Notable people with this name *Halga, legendary Danish king mentioned in ''Beowulf'' and in medieval Scandinavian sources * Helgi Hjörvarðsson, Scandinavian hero from ''Helgakviða Hjörvarðssonar'', in the ''Poetic Edda'' *Helgi Hundingsbane, Scandinavian hero who figures in the ''Völsunga saga'' and who has two poems in the ''Poetic Edda'' *Helgi Haddingjaskati, Swedish hero from ''Hrómundar saga Gripssonar'' *Helge (Danish king), 9th-century king *Helge Akre (1903–1986), Norwegian diplomat *Helge Bostrom (1894–1977), Canadian ice hockey player *Helge Dohrmann (1939–1989), Danish politician *Helge Jung (1886–1978), Swedish general *Helge von Koch (1870–1924), Swedish mathematician *Helge Larsen (1915–2000), Danish politi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Scandinavia
Scandinavia is a subregion#Europe, subregion of northern Europe, with strong historical, cultural, and linguistic ties between its constituent peoples. ''Scandinavia'' most commonly refers to Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. It can sometimes also refer to the Scandinavian Peninsula (which excludes Denmark but includes a part of northern Finland). In English usage, Scandinavia is sometimes used as a synonym for Nordic countries. Iceland and the Faroe Islands are sometimes included in Scandinavia for their Ethnolinguistics, ethnolinguistic relations with Sweden, Norway and Denmark. While Finland differs from other Nordic countries in this respect, some authors call it Scandinavian due to its economic and cultural similarities. The geography of the region is varied, from the Norwegian fjords in the west and Scandinavian mountains covering parts of Norway and Sweden, to the low and flat areas of Denmark in the south, as well as archipelagos and lakes in the east. Most of the population ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Völsunga Saga
The ''Völsunga saga'' (often referred to in English as the ''Volsunga Saga'' or ''Saga of the Völsungs'') is a legendary saga, a late 13th-century prose rendition in Old Norse of the origin and decline of the Völsung clan (including the story of Sigurd and Brunhild and the destruction of the Burgundians). It is one of the most famous legendary sagas and an example of a "heroic saga" that deals with Germanic heroic legend. The saga covers topics including the quarrel between Sigi and Skaði, a huge family tree of great kings and powerful conquerors, the quest led by Sigmund and Sinfjǫtli to save princess Signý from the evil king Siggeir, and, most famously, Sigurd killing the serpent/dragon Fáfnir and obtaining the cursed ring Andvaranaut that Fáfnir guarded. Context and overview The saga is largely based on the epic poetry of the historic '' Elder Edda''. The earliest known pictorial representation of this tradition is the Ramsund carving in Sweden, which was c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helge Schneider
Helge Schneider (born 30 August 1955 in Mülheim an der Ruhr) is a German entertainer, comedian, musician, composer, author, film and theatre director, actor, and screenwriter. He frequently appears on German television and is probably best known for his novelty song ''Katzeklo'' (Kitty Litter Box): “Katzeklo, Katzeklo, ja das macht die Katze froh” (“Kitty litter tray, kitty litter tray, that’s what makes the kitty gay appy��), which spent 17 weeks on the German music charts in 1994, peaking at number 13. Despite his success with comedy music, Schneider is also a recognised jazz musician. He learned to play the piano as a child and taught himself numerous instruments in his youth. In addition to several music albums, Schneider has also published audiobooks and radio plays. Discography Music albums * 1987: ''The Last Jazz'' * 1989: ''Seine größten Erfolge'' (“His greatest hits”) * 1990: ''New York, I’m Coming'' * 1992: ''Guten Tach'' (“Hello there� ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helgi Sallo
Helgi Sallo (born 10 August 1941 in Tallinn) is an Estonian singer and actress. In 1965, she graduated from the ESSR Theatre Union’s Drama Studio in Tallinn (now, the Estonian Academy of Music and Theatre). Sallo was married to opera singer Uno Heinapuu ( et). Her daughter is actress Liina Vahtrik. Awards * Honored Artist of the Estonian SSR (1975) * Georg Ots Prize (1983). * People's Artist of the Estonian SSR (1989) * Suure Vankri Award (1996) * Order of the White Star (2001) * Tallinn Badge (2017) References External links * Helgi Sallodiscography at Discogs Discogs ( ; short for " discographies") is a database of information about audio recordings, including commercial releases, promotional releases, and bootleg or off-label releases. Database contents are user-generated, and described in ''T ... Helgi Sallo, seesama, kes laulab Horoskoobis ja käis isegi meie juures maal külas 1941 births Living people Recipients of the Order of the White Star, 5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helge Rosvaenge
Helge Rosvaenge (born Helge Anton Rosenvinge Hansen, 29 August 189717 June 1972) was a Danish-born operatic tenor whose career was centred on Germany and Austria, before, during and after World War II. His last name is sometimes spelled Roswaenge or Rosvænge. Rosvaenge was born in Copenhagen. However, his life was spent in Germany, and he made his debut at Neustrelitz as Don Jose in '' Carmen'' in 1921. Engagements followed at Altenburg, Basel, Cologne (1927–30) and the Berlin State Opera, where he was leading tenor from 1930 to 1944, being especially distinguished in the Italian repertory. He also sang regularly at the Vienna State Opera from 1936, and in Munich. Rosvaenge also appeared at the Salzburg Festival, making his debut there in '' Der Rosenkavalier''. Other roles which he performed at Salzburg between 1933 and 1939 were Tamino in '' The Magic Flute'', Huon in '' Oberon'' and Florestan in '' Fidelio''. His London debut at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, oc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helge Larsen
Helge Larsen (25 April 1915 – 24 January 2000) was a Danish politician. He was a member of the Danish Social Liberal Party and served as the minister of education between 1968 and 1971. Early life and education Larsen was born on 25 April 1915 in Vester Åby. He received his master's degree in history, Danish and German languages in 1942. Career Larsen joined the Danish Social Liberal Party in 1936. He worked as a teacher before his political career. He became an adjunct professor at Nykøbing Cathedral School in 1949. He was first elected to the Parliament from the Danish Social Liberal Party on 29 October 1956 and served at the Parliament until 22 September 1964. On 2 February 1968 he was appointed minister of education and remained in office until 11 October 1971. The cabinet was led by Prime Minister Hilmar Baunsgaard. The term of the cabinet witnessed some disputes in Denmark, and the Danish university students nicknamed Larsen as ''Evil Helge''. Larsen's successor as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helge Von Koch
Niels Fabian Helge von Koch (25 January 1870 – 11 March 1924) was a Swedish mathematician who gave his name to the famous fractal known as the Koch snowflake, one of the earliest fractal curves to be described. He was born to Swedish nobility. His grandfather, Nils Samuel von Koch (1801–1881), was the Chancellor of Justice. His father, Richert Vogt von Koch (1838–1913) was a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Life Guards of Horse of the Swedish Army. He was enrolled at the newly created Stockholm University College in 1887 (studying under Gösta Mittag-Leffler), and at Uppsala University in 1888, where he also received his bachelor's degree (''filosofie kandidat'') since the non-governmental college in Stockholm had not yet received the rights to issue degrees. He received his PhD in Uppsala in 1892. He was appointed professor of mathematics at the Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm in 1905, succeeding Ivar Bendixson, and became professor of pure mathematics at St ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helge Jung
General (Sweden), General Helge Victor Jung (23 March 1886 – 3 January 1978) was a Swedish Army officer. Helge Jung had a distinguished military career in the Swedish Army. He began as a volunteer in 1904, graduated from the Military Academy Karlberg in 1906, and rose through the ranks, becoming a lieutenant in 1909 and later a captain in 1921. Jung served in various roles, including as an instructor and company commander, and attended military courses. His contributions extended to the realm of war history and defence debate. Jung led the work on a comprehensive book about Sweden's war history, conducted extensive archival research, and played a key role in defence policy discussions. He founded the ''New Military Journal'' and had a significant influence on the Defence Act of 1936 (Sweden), Defence Act of 1936, which included a ten-year rearmament plan. Jung's career continued to advance, and he became Chief of the Army Staff (Sweden), Chief of the Army Staff and the General S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helge Dohrmann
Helge Dohrmann (1939–1989) was a Danish politician who was one of the leading figures of the Progress Party. He was a long-term member of the Danish Parliament The Folketing ( , ), also known as the Parliament of Denmark or the Danish Parliament in English, is the unicameral national legislature (parliament) of the Kingdom of Denmark — Denmark proper together with the Faroe Islands and Greenland. E ... where he represented the party from 1973 to his death in 1989. Biography Dohrmann was born in Stepping on 22 February 1939. He worked as a contractor. He was elected to the parliament for the Progress Party from Southern Jutland region in December 1973 and served as a deputy until his death. In 1983 Dohrmann played a significant role in the continuation of the Danish cabinet led by Poul Schlüter. Schlüter and Dohrmann met at a Copenhagen restaurant named Rio Bravo where they reached an agreement about an upcoming law on children which has been known as the Rio Bravo s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helge Bostrom
Helge "Bulge, Arbuckle" Bostrom (January 9, 1894 – January 23, 1977) was a Canadian professional ice hockey player who played 90 games in the National Hockey League. He played for the Chicago Black Hawks from 1929 to 1933. Bostrom also played for the Edmonton Eskimos in the Western Canada Hockey League (WCHL), and with the Vancouver Maroons in both the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) and the WCHL from 1921 to 1926. Bostrom was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba Manitoba is a Provinces and territories of Canada, province of Canada at the Centre of Canada, longitudinal centre of the country. It is Canada's Population of Canada by province and territory, fifth-most populous province, with a population .... Career statistics Regular season and playoffs Coaching External links * Obituary at LostHockey.com* 1894 births 1977 deaths Canadian ice hockey defencemen Chicago Blackhawks captains Chicago Blackhawks players Canadian expatriate ice hockey players ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Helge Akre
Helge Akre (1 March 1903 – 12 May 1986) was a Norwegian diplomat. He was a son of Herman Skyrud (1859–1913) and Oline Akre (1871–1967), and bore his mother's last name from 1933. He took his secondary education in Rouen and graduated from the University of Oslo, Royal Frederick University with the cand.jur. degree in 1933. He worked as a translator and attorney before being hired in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1936. He served in Brazil, Japan, China, Poland, the Soviet Union and Czechoslovakia in his early career. He was then the consul-general in Rotterdam from 1951 to 1958 and Chicago from 1958 to 1963. From 1963 he served as the Norwegian ambassador to China, Norwegian ambassador to the People's Republic of China. From 1967 he led the Norwegian embassy in Iceland. He was decorated as a Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1956, Knight of the Order of Orange-Nassau and Officier d'Académie of France. He resid ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
