Krohn
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Krohn is the surname of several people:
- Lars Monrad-Krohn, a Norwegian engineer
- Kristin Krohn DevoldKristin Krohn DevoldKristin Krohn Devold is a former Minister of Defence of Norway who was forced to resign as a result of promoting Atle Torbjørn Karlsvik to head Norway's Joint chiefs of staff in 2005....
, a Norwegian politician - Michael Krohn (1959)Michael Krohn (1959)Michael Krohn is a Norwegian rock musician. He is the vocalist in the band Raga Rockers and former drummer in the Norwegian band Kjøtt. He is a studio musician on all the four singles of Norske Gutter. Krohn has also recorded solo albums under the moniker Krohn & Co. He has also recorded albums...
, a Norwegian musician - Leena KrohnLeena KrohnLeena Krohn is a Finnish author. Her large and varied body of work includes novels, short stories, children's books, and essays...
, a Finnish author - Irina KrohnIrina KrohnIrina Kaarina Krohn is a Finnish politician and a former member of Finnish Parliament, representing the Green League. She is also member of the city council of Helsinki and has held positions in various other organisations. She was first elected to the parliament in 1995...
, a Finnish member of Parliament - Aino Krohn, a Finnish author better known as Aino KallasAino KallasAino Krohn Kallas was a prominent Finnish - Estonian author. Her novellas are considered to be among the finest pieces of Finnish literature. Kallas is also known for her love affair with the legendary poet Eino Leino....
- Juan María Fernández y KrohnJuan María Fernández y KrohnJuan María Fernández y Krohn is a former Roman Catholic priest and former Belgian lawyer who tried to physically attack Pope John Paul II in 1982....
, Catholic priest, would-be assassin - Kenneth Krohn, co-developer of the Krohn-Rhodes theoryKrohn-Rhodes theoryIn mathematics and computer science, the Krohn–Rhodes theory is an approach to the study of finite semigroups and automata that seeks to decompose them in terms of elementary components...
- Ramble John Krohn, an American hip hop producer also known as RJD2RJD2RJD2 is an American music producer, singer and musician. RJD2 was born in Eugene, Oregon, and raised in Columbus, Ohio. He currently resides in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He was signed to the Definitive Jux label where he released two largely instrumental hip hop albums and has produced tracks...
- Tracy KrohnTracy KrohnTracy W. Krohn is an entrepreneur, business mogul and auto racing enthusiast who was a new addition to the 2006 Forbes 400 list of the wealthiest Americans, at #320. He is currently #278 on the list. He has a petroleum engineering degree from Louisiana State University and has worked as an...
, owner of Krohn Racing/TRG - August David KrohnAugust David KrohnAugust David Krohn was a Saint Petersburg born zoologist of German origin. He was the son of Abraham Krohn, the founder of Russia's first brewery, who had left the island of Rügen to serve in the court of Catherine the Great. He was the uncle of the fennoman folklorist Julius Krohn...
, a Russian zoologist - Julius KrohnJulius KrohnJulius Leopold Fredrik Krohn was a Finnish folk poetry researcher, a professor of Finnish literature, a poet, a hymn writer, a translator and a journalist. He was born in Viipuri. Krohn worked as a lecturer on Finnish language in Helsinki University from the year 1875 and as a supernumerary ...
, nephew of August, fennoman and folklorist - Kaarle KrohnKaarle KrohnKaarle Krohn was a Finnish folklorist, professor and developer of the geographic-historic method of folklore research. He was born in Helsinki. He was the son of journalist and poet Julius Krohn, and his sister was Aino Kallas, a Finnish author. Krohn is best known outside of Finland for his...
, Finnish folklorist, son of Julius - Katherine Elizabeth KrohnKatherine Elizabeth KrohnKatherine Elizabeth Krohn is an American author born in Bitburg, Germany to American-born parents, Don and Betty Krohn. Krohn is a prolific writer of books for children and young adults...
, German-born American author - Ilmari Krohn, Finnish composer and musicologist, son of Julius
- Felix Krohn, Finnish composer, son of Ilmari
- Jasmin KrohnJasmin KrohnJasmin Annika Krohn is a retired female ice speed skater from Sweden, who represented her native country in three consecutive Winter Olympics, starting in 1988 in Calgary, Canada. She mainly competed in the long-distance events.-References:...
(b. 1966), Swedish speed skater - Jonathan KrohnJonathan KrohnJonathan Krohn is an American author who wrote the book Define Conservatism and gained national attention when he addressed the 2009 Conservative Political Action Conference at age 13. A resident of Duluth, Georgia, Krohn became interested in politics at age eight after hearing about a Democratic...
, young American conservative author - Paysach KrohnPaysach KrohnPaysach J. Krohn is an Orthodox Jewish rabbi and a noted author, mohel, and lecturer on topics related to ethics and spiritual growth.-Biography:...
, rabbi - Michael Krohn-DehliMichael Krohn-DehliMichael Krohn-Dehli is a Danish footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for Danish club Brøndby IF.- Career :...
(b. 1983), Danish footballer - Christine Krohn, a German Federal Court Justice
- Tim KrohnTim KrohnTim Krohn is an author of Swiss literature, recipient of the 1994 Conrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-Preis.Born in Wiedenbrück, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Krohn grew up in Glarus...
, recipient of the 1994 Conrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-PreisConrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-PreisThe Conrad-Ferdinand-Meyer-Preis is a literary award in memory of Conrad Ferdinand Meyer.The prize is given annually to up to three recipients by the Conrad Ferdinand Meyer-Stiftung in Zurich.-Laureates:*1938 Max Frisch*1939 Franz Fischer... - Rebecca Krohn, New York City Ballet soloist
- Dankert Krohn (1842-1906), Norwegian businessman active in Portugal with the Krohn Port wine company
- Michael Krohn (1793–1878)
- Dr. Hans-Broder Krohn (1915-2009), European politician (Director for Agricultural Economics with the European Commission)
- Henrik KrohnHenrik KrohnHenrik Krohn was a Norwegian poet, magazine editor and proponent for Nynorsk language. He was born in Bergen. Among his works is the poetry collection Smaakvæde from 1867. He founded the Nynorsk organization Vestmannalaget in 1868, and edited the organization's magazine Fraa by og bygd. A...
(1826-1879) Norwegian poet, magazine editor and proponent for Nynorsk language.
See also
- Krohn ConservatoryKrohn ConservatoryKrohn Conservatory is a conservatory located in Eden Park within Cincinnati, Ohio.The conservatory was completed in 1933, and named in honor of Irwin M. Krohn who served on the Board of Park Commissioners...
, Cincinnati, Ohio, US - Crohn's diseaseCrohn's diseaseCrohn's disease, also known as regional enteritis, is a type of inflammatory bowel disease that may affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract from mouth to anus, causing a wide variety of symptoms...
- KrahnKrahnKrahn is an ethnic group of Liberia; it is also the language traditionally spoken by these people.- History :The Krahn Arrived in the area known as Ivory Coast and Liberia from Northern Africa shortly before the slaves trade. Most of these people were taken as slaves to the United States and the...
, KraanKraanKraan is a German band based in Ulm and formed in 1970. It had several minor hits through the 1970s and 1980s. After a break of ten years, the group reunited in 2000...
, KranKRANKHNA is a radio station licensed to serve Wamsutter, Wyoming, USA. The station, established in 2009, is currently owned by White Park Broadcasting, Inc.-History:... - Kron