Kåre or Kaare is a given name. Notable people with the name include:

People

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Kåre And The Cavemen Kåre and the Cavemen, formerly known as Euroboys, is a Norwegian band formed in Harestua in 1990. The band changed their name to Euroboys in 1997 for releases outside of Norway and in 2000 for all releases including inside Norway. The band w ...

, Norwegian rock band formed 1990, disbanded 2000 *

Kåre Berg Kåre Ingmar Berg (1 March 1932 – 24 January 2009) was a Norwegian professor in medical genetics, physician-in-chief and well-cited researcher. Early life and education Kåre Ingmar Berg was born on 1 March 1932 in Hammerfest. He graduated as ...

(1932–2009), Norwegian MD, professor in medical genetics, physician-in-chief and researcher *

Kåre Bluitgen Kåre Bluitgen (10 May 1959) is a Danish writer and journalist whose works include a biography of Muhammad. In the 1970s Bluitgen was politically active on the Danish left, namely within the Left Socialists. Education and career Kåre Bluitgen r ...

(born 1959), Danish writer and journalist *

Kåre Christiansen Kåre Christiansen (April 10, 1911 – October 31, 1984) was a Norwegian bobsledder who competed in the early 1950s. At the 1952 Winter Olympics in Oslo Oslo ( or ; ) is the capital and most populous city of Norway. It constitutes both a ...

(1911–1964), Norwegian bobsledder *

Kåre Dæhlen Kåre Dæhlen (23 October 1926 – 23 May 2020) was a Norwegian diplomat. He is a cand.philol. by education, and started working for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1954. He served as the Norwegian ambassador to Greece from 1974 to 1 ...

(1926–2020), Norwegian diplomat * Kåre Berven Fjeldsaa (1918–1991), Norwegian ceramic designer *

Kåre Fostervold Kåre Fostervold (born 10 October 1969 in Porsgrunn) is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party (Norway), Progress Party. He was elected to the Storting, Norwegian Parliament from Telemark in 2005. On the local level Fostervold was a membe ...

(born 1969), Norwegian politician for the Progress Party *

Kåre Gjønnes Kåre Erling Gjønnes (30 January 1942 – 26 July 2021) was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party (Norway), Christian Democratic Party. He had been List of County Governors of Sør-Trøndelag, County Governor of Sør-Trøndel ...

(1942–2021), Norwegian politician for the Christian People's Party *

Kåre Grøndahl Hagem Kåre Grøndahl Hagem (9 March 1915 – 2 August 2008) was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Østfold Østfold () is a county in Eastern Norway, which from ...

(1915–2008), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party *

Kåre Øistein Hansen Kåre Øistein Hansen (8 November 1927 – 6 May 2012) was a Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party. He served as a member of the Parliament of Norway during the term 1973–1977, representing Buskerud, and was a member of the Sta ...

(1927–2012), Norwegian politician (SV) *

Kåre Harila Kåre Harila (born 25 November 1935) is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party. During the cabinet Syse, Harila was appointed State Secretary in the Ministry of Transport and Communications. He later served as a deputy repres ...

(born 1935), Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party * Kåre Hedebrant (born 1995), Swedish child actor * Kåre Holt (1916–1997), Norwegian author *

Kåre Hovda Kåre Hovda (24 January 1944 – 13 February 1999) was a Norwegian biathlete. His achievements include a world championship bronze medal, and participation in the Olympics. Career Hovda represented Norway at the 1972 Winter Olympics, ...

(1944–1999), Norwegian biathlete *

Kåre Ingebrigtsen Kåre Hedley Ingebrigtsen (born 11 November 1965) is a Norwegian professional football manager, executive and former player, who played as a midfielder. He last served as the manager of Ranheim. Ingebrigtsen was nicknamed "Bruttern" ("the brothe ...

(born 1965), former Norwegian footballer * Kåre Jonsborg (1912–1977), Norwegian painter and textile artist *

Kåre Kivijärvi Kåre Kivijärvi (born 23 April 1938 in Hammerfest - 20 November 1991) was a Norwegian photographer known for his photojournalistic work in Northern Norway. Kivijärvi was born into a Kven family and always professed a connection to his ethnic he ...

(1938–1991), Norwegian photographer *

Kåre Kristiansen Kåre Gulbrand Kristiansen (11 March 1920 – 3 December 2005) was a Norwegian politician who was the leader of the Christian Democratic Party from 1975 to 1977, and again from 1979 to 1983, and Minister of Petroleum and Energy from 1983 to 1986. ...

(1920–2005), Norwegian politician for the Christian People's Party *

Kåre Lunden Kåre Lunden (8 April 1930 – 18 July 2013) was a Norwegian historian, and Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Oslo. Lunden was born in Naustdal. He originally studied agronomy at the Norwegian College of Agriculture, graduating ...

(1930–2013), Norwegian historian * Kåre Martin Hansen (1913–1985), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party * Kåre Nordstoga (born 1954), Norwegian organist *

Kåre Olafsen Kåre Adolf Olafsen (19 January 1920 – 17 March 1945) was a Norwegian resistance member who was executed during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany. He was born in Sørum, and lived in Østre Aker. He became involved in Milorg in 1941, dur ...

(1920–1945), Norwegian resistance member, executed during the Nazi occupation of Norway *

Kåre Olav-Berg Kåre or Kaare is a given name. Notable people with the name include: People Kåre *Kåre And The Cavemen, Norwegian rock band formed 1990, disbanded 2000 *Kåre Berg (1932–2009), Norwegian MD, professor in medical genetics, physician-in-chief a ...

(1944–2007), Norwegian Nordic skier *

Kåre Øvregard Kåre Øvregard (19 February 1933 – 30 January 2025)

(1933–2025), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party *

Kåre Prytz Harald Kåre Prytz (12 September 1926 – 6 July 1994) was a Norwegian journalist and novelist. He was born in Ålen Municipality, belonging to the Prytz family from Røros Municipality. He became editor-in-chief of '' Arbeidets Rett'' at the age ...

(1926–1994), Norwegian journalist and novelist *

Kåre Rønnes Kåre Rønnes (born 13 January 1938) is a Norwegian former football player and coach. He played all his career in Rosenborg BK, Trondheim. Biography Kåre Rønnes played for his hometown team Rosenborg 19 consecutive seasons (1956 to 1974), a ...

(born 1938), Norwegian former football player and coach *

Kåre Rønning Kåre Rønning (24 September 1929 in Sør-Rana Municipality – 27 December 1990) was a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland in 1973, and was re-elected on one occasion. He had p ...

(1929–1990), Norwegian politician for the Centre Party *

Kåre Schultz Kåre Schultz (21 May 1961) is a Danish business executive. Was the chief executive officer of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries between September 2017 and December 2022. Career Schultz has a Cand.polit. degree from the University of Copenhagen in ...

(born 1961), Danish business executive *

Kåre Stokkeland Kåre Stokkeland (12 July 1918 – 12 August 1985) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was born in Molde. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Møre og Romsdal in 1965, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had p ...

(1918–1985), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party *

Kåre Valebrokk Kåre Valebrokk (17 December 1940 – 9 February 2013) was a Norwegian journalist and television executive. He was editor-in-chief and administrative director of TV 2 from October 1999 until June 2007, when he retired. He was the father of econom ...

(1940–2013), Norwegian journalist *

Kåre Verpe Kåre Johan Hansson Verpe (born 16 February 1949) is a Norwegian information worker and journalist. From 2005 to 2010, he is the director of information in the Confederation of Norwegian Enterprise.nho.n06.10.2010 He has a background as a publish ...

(born 1949), Norwegian information worker and journalist * Kåre Christoffer Vestrheim (born 1969), Norwegian record producer *

Kåre Willoch Kåre Isaachsen Willoch (; 3 October 1928 – 6 December 2021) was a Norwegian politician who served as the prime minister of Norway from 1981 to 1986 and as leader of the Conservative Party from 1970 to 1974. He previously served as the minis ...

(1928–2021), Norwegian politician from the Conservative Party

Middle name

Stein Kåre Kristiansen Stein Kåre Kristiansen (born 22 March 1951) is a Norwegian journalist. He is currently political editor of the television channel TV 2. As such, he appears on-screen as a news analyst on political affairs. In 2006, Kristiansen was one of only th ...

(born 1951), Norwegian journalist * Walter Kåre Tjønndal (1923–2014), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party

Kaare

* Kaare Aksnes (born 1938), professor at the Institute for Theoretical Astrophysics at the University of Oslo *

Kaare Andrews Kaare Kyle Andrews (born 1975) is a comic book writer, comics artist, artist and filmmaker from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. His work includes ''Spider-Man'', ''Iron Fist (character), Iron Fist'', ''Renato Jones'', and ''The Incredible Hulk (comic bo ...

, comic book writer and artist and filmmaker born in Canada * Kaare Bache (1888–1978), Norwegian triple jumper *

Kaare Engstad Kaare Engstad (July 17, 1906 – January 10, 1981) was a Canadian cross-country skier who competed in the 1932 Winter Olympics The 1932 Winter Olympics, officially known as the III Olympic Winter Games and commonly known as Lake Placid 19 ...

(1906–1981), Canadian cross country skier * Kaare Fostervoll (1891–1981), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party *

Kaare Frydenberg Kaare Frydenberg (born 30 April 1950) is a Norwegian businessperson. Education and early career He was born at Bærum Hospital, graduated from upper secondary school at Nadderud in 1969 and attended Oslo Commerce School for one year. In 1974 he ...

(born 1950), Norwegian businessperson *

Kaare Klint Kaare Klint (15 December 1888 – 28 March 1954) was a Danish architect and furniture designer, known as the father of modern Danish furniture design. His style was epitomized by clean, pure lines, use of the best materials of his time and ...

(1888–1954), Danish architect and furniture designer *

Kaare Kroppan Kaare Kroppan (25 April 1933 – 11 May 2014) was a Norwegian actor. He was employed at Trøndelag Teater, Riksteatret, Rogaland Teater, Fjernsynsteatret and Den Nationale Scene during his career. In addition to being a stage actor he had film par ...

(1933–2014), Norwegian actor *

Kaare Meland Kaare Meland (22 May 1915 – 31 December 2002) was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He was born in Bergen. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1965, but was not re-elected in 1969. He had previou ...

(1915–2002), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party *

Kaare Norge Kaare Norge (born 1963) is a Danish classical guitarist. In 1991 he became the first classical musician to play at the Roskilde Festival. Although he has recorded a very broad repertory of classical works, well known for his recitals of composers ...

(born 1963), Danish classical guitarist * Kaare Sparby (1904–2001), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party * Kaare Steel Groos (1917–1994), Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party * Kaare Strøm (limnologist) (1902–1967), Norwegian limnologist * Kaare Strøm (athlete) (1915–1982), Norwegian triple and long jumper *

Kaare Strøm (political scientist) Kaare Strøm (born 10 April 1953) is a Norwegian political scientist. He received his PhD from Stanford University in 1984, and is now a professor at the University of California, San Diego. He has also been a fellow at the University of Rochester ...

(born 1953), Norwegian political scientist *

Kaare Sundby Kaare Sundby (1 January 1905 – 9 February 1945) was a Norwegian engineer who was executed during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany The occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany during the Second World War began on 9 April 1940 aft ...

(1905–1945), Norwegian engineer who was executed during the Nazi occupation of Norway *

Kaare Vedvik Kaare Vedvik (; born March 16, 1994) is a Norwegian professional gridiron football placekicker and punter. He most recently played for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at Marshall and sig ...

(born 1994), Norwegian-American football player * Kaare Walberg (1912–1988), Norwegian ski jumper

Other

Kaare, Estonia Kaare is a village in Lääne-Nigula Parish, Lääne County, in western Estonia Estonia, officially the Republic of Estonia, is a country in Northern Europe. It is bordered to the north by the Gulf of Finland across from Finland, to the west ...

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