1923 in Norway
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Events
- 4 November – the Communist Party of NorwayCommunist Party of NorwayThe Communist Party of Norway is a political party in Norway without parliamentary representation. It was formed in 1923, following a split in the Norwegian Labour Party. The party played an important role in the resistance to German occupation during the Second World War, and experienced a brief...
is formed, following a split in the Norwegian Labour PartyNorwegian Labour PartyThe Labour Party is a social-democratic political party in Norway. It is the senior partner in the current Norwegian government as part of the Red-Green Coalition, and its leader, Jens Stoltenberg, is the current Prime Minister of Norway....
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January to March
- 1 January - Kristin Kverneland LønningdalKristin Kverneland LønningdalKristin Kverneland Lønningdal was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.She was born in Stavanger and was educated as a pharmacist in 1947. Lønningdal was a member of the executive committee of Stavanger city council from 1963 to 1973. From 1967 to 1973 she was also a member of...
, politician - 16 January - Martin StokkenMartin StokkenMartin Stokken was a Norwegian cross-country skier and athlete who competed in the 1950s. He was born in Snillfjord and represented Selsbakk IF in Trondheim....
, cross country skier and Olympic silver medallist, athlete (d.19841984 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kåre Willoch -Events:* 20 January – Arne Treholt was arrested on suspicion of spying for the Soviet Union....
) - 22 January - Walter Kåre TjønndalWalter Kåre TjønndalWalter Kåre Tjønndal is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland in 1969, but was not re-elected in 1973....
, politician - 28 January - Erling S. Lorentzen, businessman in BrazilBrazilBrazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
- 29 January - Leif NæssLeif NæssLeif Trygve Næss was a Norwegian competition rower and Olympic medalist. He received a bronze medal in coxed eights at the 1948 Summer Olympics, as a member of the Norwegian team.-References:...
, rower and Olympic bronze medallist (d.19731973 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Lars Korvald until 16 October, Trygve Bratteli -Events:* 21 July – Lillehammer affair: Israeli Mossad agents assassinate a Moroccan waiter in Lillehammer...
) - 10 February - Hans GoksøyrHans GoksøyrHans Goksøyr is a Norwegian businessperson in the petroleum industry.He was born in Eidsvoll, and took his secondary education at Oslo Cathedral School in 1943. He then enrolled in the Royal Norwegian Air Force in-exile in Canada, serving in World War II. After the war he returned to Norway,...
, businessperson - 10 February - Peder I. RamsrudPeder I. RamsrudPeder I. Ramsrud is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppland in 1989, but was not re-elected in 1993....
, politician - 13 February - Jens P. FlåJens P. FlåJens P. Flå was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag in 1973, and was re-elected on two occasions...
, politician (d.20022002 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:* June – World Bank Oslo 2002 Protests-Notable deaths:*1 January - Arne Røgden, bobsledder...
) - 21 February - Gunnar Christie WasbergGunnar Christie WasbergGunnar Christie Wasberg is Norwegian librarian and non-fiction writer.He was born in Brunlanes, and took his doctorate at Uppsala University in 1963, with the thesis Forsvarstanke og suverenitetsprinsipp. From 1967 to 1989 he was the prime librarian at the University Library of Oslo. He has...
, librarian and non-fiction writer - 23 February - Jon FossumJon FossumJon Fossum was a Norwegian orienteer and politician for the Conservative Party.He was born at Hvalstad. In his younger days he was an active sportsman, representing Asker SK. In addition to ski jumping and cross-country skiing, he competed in orienteering...
, orienteer and politician (d.20072007 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* 13 January – The Greek ship Server breaks in half off the Norwegian coast, releasing over 200 tons of crude oil....
) - 7 March - Johannes VågsnesJohannes VågsnesJohannes Vågsnes is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Aust-Agder in 1973, and was re-elected on two occasions....
, politician - 9 March - Pelle ChristensenPelle ChristensenPer "Pelle" Christensen was a Norwegian actor and translator.He was born in Kristiania as a son of Gerda Ring and Halfdan Christensen and brother of Bab Christensen. He made his stage debut in 1949 at the National Theatre...
, actor and translator (d.19951995 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* January 1 – The Draupner wave in the North Sea in Norway is detected, confirming the existence of rogue waves....
) - 12 March - Hjalmar AndersenHjalmar AndersenHjalmar "Hjallis" Johan Andersen is a former speed skater from Norway who won three gold medals at the 1952 Winter Olympic Games of Oslo, Norway. He was the only triple gold medalist at the 1952 Winter Olympics, and as such, became the most successful athlete there.-Short biography:Hjalmar...
, speed skater and triple Olympic gold medallist - 29 March - Eystein BærugEystein BærugEystein Bærug was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Vestfold during the term 1973–1977. In total he met during 7 days of parliamentary session. He was also mayor of Brunlanes.-References:...
, politician (d.19981998 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:*26 September - Christian Conservative Party merged with the New Future Coalition Party to form the Christian fundamentalist party Christian Unity Party.*7 October - Operations cease at Oslo Airport, Fornebu*8...
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April to June
- 4 April - Reidar NyborgReidar NyborgReidar Nyborg was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed during the 1940s. He won a bronze in the 4 x 10 km Relay at the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz.-External links:***...
, cross country skier and Olympic bronze medallist - 30 April - Einar ThorsrudEinar ThorsrudEinar Thorsrud was a Norwegian psychologist, researcher and professor at theNorwegian Institute of Technology in Trondheim and University of Oslo, who is known for his work in the field of organizational development , particularly in the development of theory around participative work design...
, psychologist, researcher and professor (d.19851985 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kåre Willoch -Events:* 25 February - The trial of the accused spy Arne Treholt starts.* 20 June – Arne Treholt was sentenced to 20 years in prison for espionage....
) - 1 May - Anders John AuneAnders John AuneAnders John Aune was a Norwegian politician.Originally a member of the Labour Party, Aune was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Finnmark in 1969, but was not re-elected in 1973. He was a member of Vadsø municipality council from 1951 to 1963, serving as deputy mayor in 1951–1952 and...
, resistance member and politician - 2 May - Albert NordengenAlbert NordengenAlbert Nordengen was a Norwegian politician from the Conservative Party who became perhaps the most prominent, and best loved mayor in the history of the Norwegian capital....
, politician (d.20042004 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Regent - Crown Prince Haakon - Crown Prince Haakon - from 25 November until 12 April 2004...
) - 29 May - Harald SverdrupHarald Sverdrup (writer)Harald Ulrik Sverdrup was a Norwegian poet and children's writer. He received several literary prizes, including the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature, the Mads Wiel Nygaards Endowment, the Dobloug Prize and the Riksmål Society Literature Prize.-Early and personal life:Sverdrup was born in...
, poet and children's writer (d.19921992 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 6 June - The Fantoft stave church in Bergen, dating from the 12th century, is burnt to the ground by arsonists originating in the early Norwegian black metal scene.* 5 September - The Norwegian commercial...
) - 21 June - Bjørn PaulsonBjørn PaulsonBjørn Andreas Paulson was a Norwegian high jumper and jurist.He was a grandson of Andreas Paulson. He was born in Bergen, but represented the club IL Skjalg. At the 1948 Summer Olympics held in London he finished second in the high jump final with a jump of 1.95 metres. He became Norwegian...
, high jumper and Olympic silver medallist, jurist (d.20082008 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* January 1 – The Agency for Public Management and eGovernment is established....
) - 23 June - Nils SlaattoNils SlaattoNils Slaatto ., was for more than two decades one of Norway's most prominent and influential architects, having a strong and distinctive impression on Norwegian architecture.- Biography :...
, architect (d.20012001 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg until October 19, Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:...
) - 29 June - Olav ThonOlav ThonOlav Thon is a Norwegian real estate developer and listed by Forbes List of Billionaires as the 368th richest person in the world in 2008. His 2005 reported income was NOK 1.2B , the highest in Norway. He lives just outside Oslo, in Sollihøgda, Hole municipality. Thon is a Christian...
, property developer
July to September
- 17 July - Wiggo HanssenWiggo HanssenWiggo Kay Hanssen was a Norwegian speed skater who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics.He was born in Tromøy and died in Arendal.In 1952 he finished ninth in the 5000 metres competition.-External links:*...
, speed skater (d.20072007 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* 13 January – The Greek ship Server breaks in half off the Norwegian coast, releasing over 200 tons of crude oil....
) - 18 July - Odvar OmlandOdvar OmlandOdvar Omland is a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus during the terms 1977–1981....
, politician - 26 July - Ole Frithjof KlemsdalOle Frithjof KlemsdalOle Frithjof Klemsdal was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest-Agder in 1981, and was re-elected on one occasion...
, politician (d.20082008 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* January 1 – The Agency for Public Management and eGovernment is established....
) - 12 August - Olle Johan EriksenOlle Johan EriksenOlle Johan Eriksen was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.He was born in Haugesund.Eriksen, who belonged to Rogaland, was never elected directly to the Norwegian Parliament but served as a deputy representative in the periods 1969–1973 and 1973–1977...
, politician (d.19991999 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:* 1 February - The Coastal Party is founded....
) - 13 August – Arnljot EggenArnljot EggenArnljot Eggen was a Norwegian poet, and has also written plays and children's books.He was born in Tolga. He made his literary debut in 1951, with the poetry collection Eld og is. He was awarded the Norwegian Critics Prize for Literature for the children's book Den lange streiken...
, lyricist (d.20092009 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* 1 January – Same-sex marriage became legal in Norway when a gender neutral marriage bill was enacted after being passed by the Norwegian legislature in June 2008...
) - 17 August - Bjørn Erling YtterhornBjørn Erling YtterhornBjørn Erling Ytterhorn was a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.He was born in Fana.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1981, and was re-elected on one occasion. Midway through his second term, he died in 1987 and was replaced by Hans J...
, politician (d.19871987 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 12 February - Oslo Central Station opens.* August - the Mosjøen Airport was opened....
) - 25 August - Stephan Tschudi-MadsenStephan Tschudi-MadsenStephan Tschudi-Madsen was a Norwegian art historian and pioneer in the rediscovering of Art Nouveau in the 1950s...
, art historian (d.20072007 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* 13 January – The Greek ship Server breaks in half off the Norwegian coast, releasing over 200 tons of crude oil....
) - 30 August - Andreas Bernhard GamstAndreas Bernhard GamstAndreas Bernhard Gamst is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Troms during the term 1969–1973.-References:...
, politician - 3 September - Egil Solin RanheimEgil Solin RanheimEgil Solin Ranheim was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Buskerud during the terms 1965–1969 and 1969–1973...
, politician (d.19921992 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 6 June - The Fantoft stave church in Bergen, dating from the 12th century, is burnt to the ground by arsonists originating in the early Norwegian black metal scene.* 5 September - The Norwegian commercial...
) - 9 September – Erling RønnebergErling RønnebergErling Rønneberg was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was born as the second son of Alf Rønneberg from Ålesund and Anna Krag Sandberg. He was a grandnephew of Anton Johan Rønneberg....
, politician (d.20082008 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* January 1 – The Agency for Public Management and eGovernment is established....
) - 11 September - Leiv Magnus VidveiLeiv Magnus VidveiLeiv Magnus Vidvei is a Norwegian economist and politician for the Liberal Party.He was born in Time, and took the cand.oecon. degree at the University of Oslo. From 1970 to 1971, during the cabinet Borten, he was a State Secretary in the Ministry of Finance and Customs...
, economist and politician - 13 September - Gunnar BergGunnar Berg (politician)Gunnar Berg was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland during the term 1965–1969.-References:...
, politician - 15 September - Rune NilsenRune NilsenRune Nilsen was a Norwegian triple jumper. He represented IF Tønsberg-Kameratene and IL i BUL.At the 1952 Summer Olympics he finished fifth in the triple jump final with a jump of 15.13 metres...
, triple jumper (d.19981998 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:*26 September - Christian Conservative Party merged with the New Future Coalition Party to form the Christian fundamentalist party Christian Unity Party.*7 October - Operations cease at Oslo Airport, Fornebu*8...
) - 23 September - Egil Oddvar LarsenEgil Oddvar LarsenEgil Oddvar Larsen was Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.From 1975 to 1991, Larsen was the mayor of Hamar. As such he played a role in the 1994 Winter Olympics...
, politician
October to December
- 13 October - Eivind BolleEivind BolleEivind Bolle is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland in 1973, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1969–1973...
, politician and Minister - 23 October - Sigmund SøftelandSigmund SøftelandSigmund Søfteland was a Norwegian speed skater who competed in the 1952 Winter Olympics and in the 1956 Winter Olympics.He was born in Os, Hordaland and died in Bergen....
, speed skater (d.19931993 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 30 April - Norway's registered partnership civil union law is passed....
) - 7 November - Reidar Haave OlsenReidar Haave OlsenReidar Haave Olsen was a Norwegian pilot who was killed during World War II.He was born in Hommedal, but settled in Eide. During World War II, he took a pilot's education in Canada, before enlisting in the Royal Norwegian Air Force-in-exile in England...
, pilot (d.19441944 in Norway-Incumbents:*Government in Exile ** Monarch - Haakon VII of Norway** Prime Minister - Johan Nygaardsvold *German Military Governor** Reichskommissar in Norway - Josef Terboven*German Puppet Government in Oslo...
) - 10 November - Alf Martin BjørnøAlf Martin BjørnøAlf Martin Bjørnø was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was born in Brunlanes.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vestfold in 1973, and was re-elected on two occasions....
, politician (d.19911991 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway - until his death on January 17, Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:*17 January - Olav V of Norway, King of Norway dies*Rjukanbanen railway line closes ....
) - 24 November - Johan VestlyJohan VestlyJohan Vestly was a Norwegian illustrator, artist and film producer.Johan Vestly was born in Oslo, Norway. After taking his secondary education in 1943, he studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry as well as privately. He also stayed in Paris in 1949...
, illustrator (d.19931993 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 30 April - Norway's registered partnership civil union law is passed....
) - 12 December - Frode NilsenFrode NilsenFrode E. T. Nilsen is a Norwegian diplomat.He was born in Arendal, but grew up in Dypvåg and Tinn. During World War II he served in Milorg...
, diplomat - 15 December - Petter FurbergPetter FurbergPetter Furberg was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vestfold in 1969, and was re-elected on two occasions....
, politician (d.19991999 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:* 1 February - The Coastal Party is founded....
) - 15 December - Jon Ola Norbom, economist, politician and Minister
- 26 December - Rolf HellemRolf HellemRolf Hellem was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland in 1965, and was re-elected on three occasions...
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- Finn-Egil EckbladFinn-Egil EckbladFinn-Egil Eckblad was a Norwegian mycologist.He took the Dr.philos. degree in 1968, was hired as a lecturer at the University of Bergen in 1971 and as a professor at the University of Oslo in 1979. He retired in 1990....
, mycologist and professor (d.20002000 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik until March 17, Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* 17 March – Stoltenberg's First Cabinet was appointed.* 23 June - The Frøya Tunnel is opened....
) - Ivar JohansenIvar Johansen (journalist)Ivar Johansen was a Norwegian journalist and editor.He was the chairman of the trade union Norwegian Union of Journalists from 1962 to 1964...
, journalist and editor (d.20052005 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kjell Magne Bondevik until October 17, Jens Stoltenberg -Events:* 1 January - The University of Stavanger is established....
) - Helge RøstadHelge RøstadHelge Røstad was a Norwegian judge.He was born in Kristiansand. He worked in the Norwegian Prosecuting Authority from 1968, as deputy under-secretary of State in the Ministry of Justice and the Police from 1970, and as a Supreme Court Justice from 1976 to 1993. He was given a honorary degree at...
, judge (d.19941994 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 15–17 April – The Progress Party national convention at Bolkesjø, turns out to be one of the most dramatic purges in the history of Norwegian party politics, ending with the libertarian section of the party...
) - Erling StordahlErling StordahlErling Stordahl was a Norwegian farmer and singer.He is best known for the around 120 songs he recorded throughout 17 years from 1951 together with Gunnar Engedahl. They met at the Norwegian Association of the Blind and Partially Sighted, and made their first hit as a duo in 1951, produced by...
, singer (d.19941994 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 15–17 April – The Progress Party national convention at Bolkesjø, turns out to be one of the most dramatic purges in the history of Norwegian party politics, ending with the libertarian section of the party...
) - Inger WaageInger WaageInger Waage, , was an industrial ceramist at the Norwegian producer of earthenware, Stavangerflint AS.-Biography:She was born in Stavanger on the West coast of Norway. In 1943 she was accepted as a student at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in Oslo to study ceramics for...
, industrial ceramacist (d.19951995 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* January 1 – The Draupner wave in the North Sea in Norway is detected, confirming the existence of rogue waves....
) - Jakob WeidemannJakob WeidemannJakob Weidemann was a Norwegian artist. Jakob Weidemann is regarded as one of Norway’s more important artists of post-war Modernism.-Biography:...
, painter (d.20012001 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Jens Stoltenberg until October 19, Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:...
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Deaths
- 4 February - Svend Borchmann Hersleb VogtSvend Borchmann Hersleb VogtSvend Borchmann Hersleb Vogt was a Norwegian jurist and politician for the Conservative Party.He was born in Kristiania as the son of Nils Lorentz Vogt and his wife Karen Johanne Holmboe. His maternal grandfather was Hans Holmboe...
, jurist and politician (b.18521852 in Norway-Births:*10 February - Svend Borchmann Hersleb Vogt, jurist and politician *13 August - Christian Krohg, painter, illustrator, author and journalist *4 September - Eilif Peterssen, painter...
) - 23 May - Otto Bahr HalvorsenOtto Bahr HalvorsenOtto Bahr Halvorsen was a Norwegian politician from the Conservative Party. He was Prime Minister of Norway from 1920 to 1921 and again in 1923 when he died in office....
, politician and twice Prime Minister of NorwayPrime Minister of NorwayThe Prime Minister of Norway is the political leader of Norway and the Head of His Majesty's Government. The Prime Minister and Cabinet are collectively accountable for their policies and actions to the Sovereign, to Stortinget , to their political party, and ultimately the...
(b.18721872 in Norway-Events:* 18 September – King Oscar II accedes to the throne of Sweden-Norway.* 7 October - The railway line Drammenbanen between Oslo and Drammen is opened.* Oslo Vestbanestasjon opens.-Notable births:...
) - 28 July - Christian Emil Stoud PlatouChristian Emil Stoud PlatouChristian Emil Stoud Platou was a Norwegian railroad director and politician for the Conservative Party.-Personal life:...
, railroad director and politician (b.18611861 in Norway-Births:*9 March - Monthei Eriksen Haug, politician*18 April - Christian Emil Stoud Platou, railroad director and politician *23 July - Hans Bergersen Wergeland, politician...
) - 16 November - Christen Christensen, shipyard owner, ship-owner and whaling manager (b.18451845 in Norway-Events:*Skutterudite, a mineral containing nickel and iron, was discovered. The discovery was made in Skuterud Mines, Modum, Buskerud.*The twelfth Storting convened, following the 1844 election.-Notable births:*17 January - Erika Nissen, pianist...
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- Carl L. BoeckmannCarl L. BoeckmannCarl Ludwig Boeckmann was a Norwegian-American artist best known as a portrait painter.-Biography:Boeckmann was born in Oslo, Norway, the youngest of five children. In 1883, he began to study at Knud Bergslien's school of painting...
, artist (b.18671867 in Norway-January to June:*19 January - Isak Kobro Collett, politician *20 January - Mons Monssen, sailor in the United States Navy who received the Medal of Honor *29 January - Carl L...
) - Claus HøyerClaus HøyerClaus Høyer was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics.He was the bowman of the Norwegian boat, which won the bronze medal in the coxed fours, inriggers.-External links:*...
, rower and Olympic bronze medallist (b.18911891 in Norway-Events:* The 1891 Parliamentary election takes place.-January to March:*8 January - Hans Gabrielsen, county governor of Finnmark and Oppland *10 January - Sig Haugdahl, motor racing driver in America...
) - Ole ØstmoOle ØstmoOle Østmo was a Norwegian sharpshooting champion who competed in top rifle shooting sports events during late 19th century and early 20th century....
, rifle shooter and Olympic medallist (b.18661866 in Norway-Events:* 5 March – The official inauguration of the Parliament of Norway Building .-January to June:*5 January - Johan Gjøstein, educator, newspaper editor and politician *21 January - Olaus Alvestad, educator and newspaper editor...
) - Ivar Bergersen SælenIvar Bergersen SælenIvar Bergersen Sælen was Norwegian Minister of Education and Church Affairs in 1923....
, politician and Minister (b.18551855 in Norway-Events:* 31 December – Population Census: 1,490,047 inhabitants in Norway.-Notable births:*23 January - Edvard Hagerup Bull, judge and politician *11 February - Erik Werenskiold, painter and illustrator...
) - Edvard SverdrupEdvard SverdrupJohan Edvard Sverdrup was a Norwegian educator, author and church leader. Edvard Sverdrup was one of the key theologian in the Church of Norway in the first few decades of the 1900s.-Biography:...
, theologian (b.18611861 in Norway-Births:*9 March - Monthei Eriksen Haug, politician*18 April - Christian Emil Stoud Platou, railroad director and politician *23 July - Hans Bergersen Wergeland, politician...
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