Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter B

Is a former Norwegian cross-country skier and orienteer who competed during the 1960s. She won a gol

Is a former Norwegian cross-country skier and orienteer who competed during the 1960s. She won a gold medal in the 3 x 5 km relay at the 1968 Winter Olympics in Grenoble. She is two times Norwegian champion on 10 km, in 1962 and 1963.

Is a Norwegian librarian and former politician for the Norwegian Labor Party. In the government Thor

Is a Norwegian librarian and former politician for the Norwegian Labor Party. In the government Thorbjørn Jagland Rugaas was Minister of Planning from 1996 to 1997.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Troms

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Troms in 1997, and has been re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the terms 1989–1993 and 1993–1997.On the loc

Usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe, or, informally and popularly, as "Zik", was the founder of mo

Usually referred to as Nnamdi Azikiwe, or, informally and popularly, as "Zik", was the founder of modern Nigerian nationalism and the first President of Nigeria, holding the position throughout the Nigerian First Republic.

A Norwegian curler from Asker.Ramsfjell currently plays lead for the Norwegian team skipped by Pål

A Norwegian curler from Asker.Ramsfjell currently plays lead for the Norwegian team skipped by Pål Trulsen. He has played lead for the team since the 1999 World Curling Championships. With the team, Ramsfjell has won an Olympic gold medal (2002), a Europe

Is a Norwegian politician. She was a two-term MP for the Conservative Party.She joined the Conservat

Is a Norwegian politician. She was a two-term MP for the Conservative Party.She joined the Conservative Party in 1974. She was a member of Eidsberg municipal council from 1975 to 1979, and chaired the local party chapter from 1978 to 1979. She served as a

Is a former Norwegian footballer and olympic champion.She debuted for the Norwegian national team in

Is a former Norwegian footballer and olympic champion.She debuted for the Norwegian national team in 1999, and played 37 matches for the national team.

Is a Norwegian football goalkeeper, who most recently played for Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon, France.

Is a Norwegian football goalkeeper, who most recently played for Olympique Lyonnais in Lyon, France. She played with the Norwegian Women's National Football Team from 1991 to 2007.

Is a former cross country skier from Nittedal, Norway. She is one of the most successful cross count

Is a former cross country skier from Nittedal, Norway. She is one of the most successful cross country skiers ever. she won five gold medals (5 km: 1999, 10 km: 2001, 2003, and 15 km: 2001, 2003) from the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships, as well as two

Is a Norwegian politician representing the Progress Party. She has been a member of the Storting sin

Is a Norwegian politician representing the Progress Party. She has been a member of the Storting since following the 2009 parliamentary election as Rogaland's 12th representative. She was a deputy representative between 2005 and 2009. Prior to her election to parliament, Thorsen was a member of the Karmøy municipality council from 1987, and also a member of the formannskap between 1995 and 2009. She has been a member of the Rogaland county council between 1991 and 1995, and again between 1999 and 2003. Ahead of the 2009 election, Thorsen was nominated as the Progress Party's fourth candidate on the Rogaland ballot. Following the election there was some confusion about the result because of a calculation error at Statistics Norway which showed that Karmøy mayor Kjell Arvid Svendsen (KrF) had won the 12th seat instead of Thorsen. When this was corrected, it turned out that Thorsen had won the seat and that Svendsen was out.

Was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Aus

Was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Aust-Agder in 1961, but was not re-elected in 1965.Kringlebotn was involved in local politics in Flosta municipality council between 1937 and 1940, and in Søn

Was a Norwegian shipowner and politician from Stavanger. He founded his own shipping company in 1887

Was a Norwegian shipowner and politician from Stavanger. He founded his own shipping company in 1887, Sigval Bergesen (not to be confused with Bergesen d.y. ASA, which was founded by his son Sigval Bergesen d.y.).

Is a Norwegian chess player and Norway's sixth International Grandmaster. Østenstad plays for the c

Is a Norwegian chess player and Norway's sixth International Grandmaster. Østenstad plays for the chess club in Asker. He appears on the official FIDE rating list as "Ostenstad, Berge".

Is a Norwegian politician, professor of social psychology, and feminist. She was the first leader of

Is a Norwegian politician, professor of social psychology, and feminist. She was the first leader of the Socialist Left Party (1975–1976) and served as a Member of Parliament 1973–1977. She was also a deputy member of parliament 1969–1973 (for the Norwegi

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppl

Is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.She was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppland in 1985, and has been re-elected on five occasions. Brørby was President of the Odelsting 2005–2009.On the local level she was a member of Jevnaker mun

Is a Norwegian team handball player and Olympic medalist.

Is a Norwegian team handball player and Olympic medalist.

Is a Norwegian former cross country skier married to Ove Aunli. She won her first international cham

Is a Norwegian former cross country skier married to Ove Aunli. She won her first international championship medal as a member of the Norwegian team that won the bronze medal at the 4 x 5 km at the 1980 Winter Olympics. Her real international breakthrough

Is a Norwegian former cross country skier, who competed during the 1960s and 1970s. She competed in

Is a Norwegian former cross country skier, who competed during the 1960s and 1970s. She competed in two Winter Olympics, earning a complete set of medals. Lammedal also competed several times at the Holmenkollen ski festival, winning once at 5 km (1974).

Was a Norwegian priest and politician.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1862, 1865, 1871

Was a Norwegian priest and politician.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1862, 1865, 1871 and 1874, representing his county.He served as President of the Lagting during the third term, and President of the Storting from 1874.

Was a Norwegian, and later Norwegian-American, polar and aviation pioneer. His service in the United

Was a Norwegian, and later Norwegian-American, polar and aviation pioneer. His service in the United States Army Air Force during World War II was tied to his Arctic expertise and helped the Allies in Scandinavia and northern Europe. Postwar, he continued

Was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament fro

Was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from the Market towns of Buskerud county in 1950, and was re-elected on six occasions. He was President of the Storting from October 8, 1965 to October 1, 197

Was a Norwegian speed skater and racing cyclist.At the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Bernt Eve

Was a Norwegian speed skater and racing cyclist.At the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Bernt Evensen became the first Norwegian skater to win an Olympic gold medal by winning gold on the 500 m (a first place shared with Finnish skater Clas Thunberg. A

Is a Norwegian orienteering competitor and cross country skier. She was a junior World Champion in b

Is a Norwegian orienteering competitor and cross country skier. She was a junior World Champion in both sports. At senior level she has won a gold medal in relay at the World Orienteering Championships.

Born Betzy Aleksandra Børresen, was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party, being the first f

Born Betzy Aleksandra Børresen, was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party, being the first female board member of the party, Norway's first female factory inspector from 1910–1936, and a member of the feminist movement. Kjelsberg was born in Svelvi

Is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played in one NHL game for the Toronto Maple

Is a Canadian former professional ice hockey centre. He played in one NHL game for the Toronto Maple Leafs. He grew up in Port Arthur, Ontario.