Norwegian Famous Names Starting with Letter O

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party. He is best known as the county mayor of Rogaland fro

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party. He is best known as the county mayor of Rogaland from 1991 to 1999, being Rogaland's first county mayor to win re-election. He worked in the Felleskjøpet Rogaland Agder, an agricultural cooperative retailer, from 1970 to 1981. He then worked in the Centre Party organization from 1981 to 1987, and in the bank SpareBank 1 SR-Bank from 1988. He served as a private secretary in the Ministry of Transport from 1985 to 1986, in Willoch's Second Cabinet, and private advisor (both positions are today known as political advisor) in the Ministry of Local Government from 1989 to 1990, in Syse's Cabinet. He had experience in local politics, where he was a member of Stavanger city council from 1980 to 1987, the last four years in the executive committee. He was also a city councilman from 1991 to 1995, and a member of Rogaland county council from 1983 to present. From 1995 to 1999 Kvaløy led the collegium of county mayors in Norway. In 1994 he became a member of the board (sentralstyre) of the Norwegian Association of Local and Regional Authorities; he advanced to deputy leader in 2000. In 2008 he ceased to be deputy leader, being succeeded by Bjørg Tysdal Moe, but continued as a board member.

Is a Norwegian long track speed skater who participates in international competitions.

Is a Norwegian long track speed skater who participates in international competitions.

Was a former Norwegian pop singer. He was better known by his stage name of Odd Børre. Internationa

Was a former Norwegian pop singer. He was better known by his stage name of Odd Børre. Internationally he is best known for the song "Stress"[1] that he performed in the Eurovision Song Contest of 1968. He sung in the Kjell Karlsen's Orchestra (1962-70) and was releasing singles during that period. He retired from full time professional singing in 1970 and became an insurance company agent (although he did appear in the Norwegian national finals in 1971 and 1977).

Was a Norwegian football (soccer) player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was a member of

Was a Norwegian football (soccer) player who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.He was a member of the Norwegian team, which won the bronze medal in the football tournament.

A Norwegian physical chemist and Nobel Laureate. Born in Kristiania (now Oslo), his parents were Ern

A Norwegian physical chemist and Nobel Laureate. Born in Kristiania (now Oslo), his parents were Ernst Hassel, a gynaecologist, and Mathilde.

Was a Norwegian physical chemist and Nobel Laureate.Germany to work in the laboratory of Professor K

Was a Norwegian physical chemist and Nobel Laureate.Germany to work in the laboratory of Professor Kasimir Fajans.[1] His work there lead to the detection of absorption indicators. After moving to Berlin, he worked at the Kaiser Wilhelm Institute, where he began to research X-ray crystallography.[2] He furthered his research with a Rockefeller Fellowship, obtained with the help of Fritz Haber. In 1924, he obtained his PhD from the Berlin University, before moving to the University of Oslo, where he worked from 1925 through 1964, as a professor from 1934.[

Is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliam

Is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold in 1989, and was re-elected on three occasions. Holten was President of the Lagting 1997–2001. His daughter Line Henriette Holten Hjemdal

Was a speed skater from Norway.Lundberg became World Allround Champion in Helsinki in 1948, finished

Was a speed skater from Norway.Lundberg became World Allround Champion in Helsinki in 1948, finished third in Oslo in 1949, and second in Eskilstuna in 1950. He also won a competition in Bislett, Oslo in 1946, which was announced as unofficial World Champ

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed during the 1960s and 1970's.

Was a Norwegian cross country skier who competed during the 1960s and 1970's.

Is a Norwegian statistician and is a professor at the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the Un

Is a Norwegian statistician and is a professor at the Department of Basic Medical Sciences at the University of Oslo. His research work is geared towards applications in biosciences. Aalen's early work on counting processes and martingales, starting with

A Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party and former meteorologist.Before Reinsfelt became a

A Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party and former meteorologist.Before Reinsfelt became a full-time politician he was Chief Meteorologist at NATO's Norwegian department.Reinsfelt entered the municipality council of Bærum after the 1975 election. He became mayor of Bærum in 1992, having served as deputy mayor since 1980.

Is a Norwegian politician representing the Norwegian Centre Party.Having an agronomist education, he

Is a Norwegian politician representing the Norwegian Centre Party.Having an agronomist education, he previously worked as a farmer. He was first elected to Parliament in 1989, after a career in local politics. He was a representative until 2005, except fo

Is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He served as a deputy representative to the No

Is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Sogn og Fjordane during the term 1977–1981.

Is a Norwegian football coach and former player. As a player he played for Molde FK, and became leag

Is a Norwegian football coach and former player. As a player he played for Molde FK, and became league top goalscorer with 13 goals in 1974. He later coached Molde, both as an assistant and head coach.

Was a Norwegian smallholder and politician for the Labour Party.He chaired his local Labour Party br

Was a Norwegian smallholder and politician for the Labour Party.He chaired his local Labour Party branch in Brydalen from 1972 to 1997. He was a member of Tynset municipal council from 1963 to 1965, 1967 to 1971 and 1975 to 1977. He was a member of Hedmark county council from 1983 to 1991, having been a deputy member from 1975 to 1983. He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Hedmark during the terms 1977–1981 and 1981–1985. From 1977 to February 1981 he met as a regular representative, covering for Odvar Nordli who was a member of Bratteli's Second Cabinet and Prime Minister in Nordli's Cabinet.

Is a Norwegian cross country skier and coach. He was born in Sørfold, but represented Alvdal IL. He

Is a Norwegian cross country skier and coach. He was born in Sørfold, but represented Alvdal IL. He participated at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo and at the 1960 Winter Olympics in Squaw Valley. He was head coach for the Norwegian men's cr

Is a Norwegian former cross-country skier. He was among the best skiers in Norway, winner three time

Is a Norwegian former cross-country skier. He was among the best skiers in Norway, winner three times og World Cup (1972-73(named Word ranking),1974-75 and 1978-79)winning 16 national championships, but his success in the major international championships

Is a Norwegian Labour Party politician . He was elected to the Stortinget from Finnmark in 1981.Maja

Is a Norwegian Labour Party politician . He was elected to the Stortinget from Finnmark in 1981.Majala was deputy mayor of Måsøy 1975–1979 and mayor 1979–1981.

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

Is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1993, and was re-elected on two occasions. Nilsen was a member of the executive committee of Askøy municipality council from 1983 to 1989, a

Is a Norwegian ski mountaineer and cross-country skier. Berger was born in Trondheim. He started ski

Is a Norwegian ski mountaineer and cross-country skier. Berger was born in Trondheim. He started ski mountaineering in 1997 and competed first in 2006.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party (SP). He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party (SP). He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag in 2005, and served as a deputy representative from 2001-2005.

Is a Norwegian football coach and former player. He is currently assistant coach of the Norwegian na

Is a Norwegian football coach and former player. He is currently assistant coach of the Norwegian national football team.In his career as an active player, he was the goalkeeper of Rosenborg BK in Trondheim. From 1977 to 1995 he played 346 matches for Ros

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hedma

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hedmark in 1993, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 1973–1977.

Is a former Norwegian footballer who played as a striker for Lyn, Stabæk and Norway. During his fou

Is a former Norwegian footballer who played as a striker for Lyn, Stabæk and Norway. During his fourteen year career at Lyn he came to be regarded as one of the greatest players in the club's history. He holds several club records.

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppla

Is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppland in 1969, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1965–1969.