1900 in Norway
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- 17 February - The Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and FoodNorwegian Ministry of Agriculture and FoodThe Royal Norwegian Ministry of Agriculture and Foods is a Norwegian ministry established on February 17, 1900, and is responsible for agriculture, forestry and food in Norway. It is led by Minister of Agriculture and Food Lars Peder Brekk...
is established - 21 November – the Norwegian Employers' Association was founded.
- 3 December – Population Census: There were 2,239,881 inhabitants in Norway.
- The 1900 Parliamentary electionNorwegian parliamentary election, 1900-Results:...
takes place.
Notable births
- 5 January - Nina Eik-NesNina Eik-NesNina Eik-Nes, née Nina Lange Dahler was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.She served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Nord-Trøndelag during the terms 1945–1949 and 1950–1953. She lived in Sparbu at the time...
, politician (d.19971997 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Thorbjørn Jagland until October 17, Kjell Magne Bondevik -Events:...
) - 31 January - Bertel FlatenBertel FlatenBertel Flaten was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Sogn og Fjordane during the terms 1954–1957 and 1958–1961.-References:...
, politician (d.19631963 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Einar Gerhardsen until 28 August, John Lyng until 25 September, Einar Gerhardsen -Events:...
) - 14 February - Ola Johan GjengedalOla Johan GjengedalOla Johan Gjengedal was a Norwegian politician for the Christian Democratic Party.He was born in Gloppen.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Møre og Romsdal in 1965, and was re-elected on three occasions...
, 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...
) - 15 March - Christian Schweigaard StangChristian Schweigaard StangChristian Schweigaard Stang was a Norwegian linguist, Slavicist and Balticist, professor in Balto-Slavic languages at the University of Oslo from 1938 until shortly before his death...
, linguistics researcher and professor (d.19771977 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Odvar Nordli -Events:* 12 September - The 1977 Parliamentary election takes place....
) - 16 March - Ragnhild LarsenRagnhild LarsenRagnhild Elisabeth Larsen was a Norwegian diver who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.She was born and died in Oslo....
, diver (d.19691969 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Per Borten -Events:* 6 April - Railway accident occurs in Darbu, resulting in the deaths of 8 people.* 8 September - The 1969 Parliamentary election takes place....
) - 26 March - Ivar Jacobsen NorevikIvar Jacobsen NorevikIvar Jacobsen Norevik was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was born in Lavik og Brekke.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sogn og Fjordane in 1945, and was re-elected on two occasions...
, politician (d.19561956 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Haakon VII of Norway* Prime Minister - Einar Gerhardsen -Events:* 7 March - Several avalanches kill 21 people and causing heavy damage in Nordland and Troms.* 9 April - The Norwegian Humanist Association is founded....
) - 28 March - Olav Marensius StrandåsOlav Marensius StrandåsOlav Marensius Strandås was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Østfold during the term 1950–1953,-References:...
, politician (d.19811981 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Odvar Nordli until 4 February, Gro Harlem Brundtland until 14 October, Kåre Willoch -Events:...
) - 17 April - Ejnar TorgensenEjnar TorgensenEinar Torgersen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Marmi, which won the silver medal in the 6 metre class .-External links:*...
, sailor and Olympic silver medallist (d.19321932 in Norway-Incumbents:*King of Norway - Haakon VII of Norway*Prime Minister of Norway - Peder Kolstad, until death in March-January to March:*7 January - Tormod Knutsen, Nordic combined skier and Olympic gold medallist...
) - 10 May - Gunvald EngelstadGunvald EngelstadGunvald Engelstad was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was born in Øksendal. After working on a farm from 1915 to 1916, he took a smith's education from 1917 to 1920. He worked as a smith from 1920; at Follafoss Tresliperi from 1925. He was involved in the local trade unions, and was...
, politician (d.19721972 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Trygve Bratteli until 17 October, Lars Korvald -Events:* 15 June - The Norwegian pension age is lowered to 67....
) - 13 May - Frithjof BettumFrithjof BettumFrithjof Bettum was a Norwegian jurist and politician for the Conservative Party.He was born in Sandar.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vestfold in 1945, but was not re-elected...
, jurist and politician (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....
) - 12 June - Hjalmar NygaardHjalmar Nygaard (boxer)Hjalmar Nygaard was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he was eliminated in the first round of the bantamweight class after losing his fight to Henri Ricard.-External links:*...
, boxer (d.19371937 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Haakon VII of Norway* Prime Minister - Johan Nygaardsvold -Events:*29 May - Stavanger Airport, Sola is opened by King Haakon VII* Municipal and county elections are held throughout the country.-Notable births:...
) - 13 June - Johan StøaJohan Støa (sportsperson)Johan Støa was a Norwegian multi-sportsman. He competed as athlete , cross country skier, ski jumper, cyclist, swimmer, footballer, and boxer.He was born in Råstad and died in Drammen....
, multi-sportsman (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 ....
) - 30 June - Knut RødKnut RødKnut Rød was a Norwegian police officer responsible for the arrest, detention and transfer of Jewish men, women and children to SS troops at Oslo harbor...
, police officer responsible for the transfer of Jewish people to SS troops in OsloOsloOslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
, acquitted (d.19861986 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kåre Willoch until 9 May, Gro Harlem Brundtland -Events:* 9 May - Gro Harlem Brundtland becomes Prime Minister of Norway for the second time....
) - 5 July - Ole HeggeOle HeggeOle Hegge was a Norwegian cross-country skier who competed in the late 1920s and early 1930s. His best known finish was a silver medal in the 18 km event at the 1928 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz...
, cross country skier and Olympic silver medallist (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...
) - 17 July - Eilert BøhmEilert BøhmEilert Bøhm was a Norwegian gymnast who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was part of the Norwegian team, which won the gold medal in the gymnastics men's team, free system event.-External links:*...
, gymnast and Olympic silver medallist (d.19821982 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kåre Willoch -Events:* 11 March – Widerøe Flight 933 crashed into the Barents Sea near Mehamn, killing all 15 on board; this accident remains highly controversial in Norway....
) - 21 July - Ole Rømer Aagaard SandbergOle Rømer Aagaard SandbergOle Rømer Aagaard Sandberg was a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hedmark in 1958, and was re-elected on one occasion....
, politician (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....
) - 5 August - Sverre SørsdalSverre SørsdalSverre Sørsdal was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics, in the 1924 Summer Olympics, and in the 1928 Summer Olympics.He was born in Hamar....
, boxer and Olympic silver medallist (d.19961996 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Harald V of Norway* Prime Minister - Gro Harlem Brundtland until October 25, Thorbjørn Jagland -Events:...
) - 14 August - Arne KorsmoArne KorsmoArne Korsmo was a leading architect in Norway and a propagator of the international architectural style.-Biography:...
, architect (d. 1968 in Norway) - 29 August - Thorleif ChristoffersenThorleif ChristoffersenThorleif Christoffersen was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Sildra, which won the gold medal in the 8 metre class .-External links:*...
, Olympic gold medallist (d.19751975 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Trygve Bratteli -Events:* 1 January - Advertising of alcohol and tobacco products are prohibited.* NRK started television broadcasts in color....
) - 13 September - Viggo HansteenViggo HansteenHarald Viggo Hansteen was a Norwegian lawyer who was executed by the Nazis during the five-year Occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany. -Biography:...
, lawyer and politician, executed (d.19411941 in Norway-Incumbents:*Government in Exile ** Monarch - Haakon VII of Norway** Prime Minister - Johan Nygaardsvold *German Military Governor** Reichskommissar in Norway - Josef Terboven-Events:...
) - 17 September - Martha OstensoMartha OstensoMartha Ostenso was a Canadian novelist and screenwriter.-Background:Ostenso was born in Haukeland , in Hordaland County, Norway. Her parents were Sigurd and Olina Ostenso. She emigrated with her family to the United States in 1902...
, Canadian novelist and screenwriter (d.1963) - 23 September - Jørgen VogtJørgen VogtJørgen Herman Vogt was a Norwegian newspaper editor and politician representing the Communist Party. He edited the newspapers Ny Tid and Friheten, served four terms in Trondheim city council and one term in the Norwegian Parliament.-Personal life:He was born in Kristiania as the son of professor...
, newspaper editor and politician (d.19721972 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Trygve Bratteli until 17 October, Lars Korvald -Events:* 15 June - The Norwegian pension age is lowered to 67....
) - 26 September - Hjalmar StrømmeHjalmar StrømmeHjalmar Strømme was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he finished fourth in the middleweight class after losing the bronze medal bout to Moe Herscovitch.-External links:*...
, boxer (d.19251925 in Norway-Events:* 1 January - The city of Christiania reclaimed its original Norwegian name, Oslo; a decision which caused much debate in its time.* 17 July - the Parliament of Norway passed the Svalbard Act which established Norwegian sovereignty on the island of Svalbard, and stated that Norwegian...
) - 30 September - Erling Johan VindenesErling Johan VindenesErling Johan Vindenes is a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.He was born in Nordfolden-Kjerringø.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland in 1950, and was re-elected on two occasions...
, politician (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....
) - 8 October - Torstein SelvikTorstein SelvikTorstein Selvik was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.He was born in Haus.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Bergen in 1950, and was re-elected on four occasions.-References:...
, politician (d.19831983 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Kåre Willoch -Events:* 18 March - Arnfinn Nesset is convicted of poisoning 22 patients with Curacit, a muscle relaxing drug, at a Geriatric institution in Orkdal, Norway where he was the director since 1977...
) - 14 October - Arne MortensenArne MortensenArne Mortensen was a Norwegian rower who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.In 1920 he won the bronze medal as crew member of the Norwegian boat in the eights competition.-External links:*...
, rower and Olympic bronze medallist (d.19421942 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...
) - 18 October - Jens SchiveJens SchiveJens Schive was a Norwegian journalist and diplomat.Schive was born in Grimstad, and enrolled as a student in 1918. The same year, however, he started working as a journalist in the newspaper Vestlandske Tidende. In 1920 he left to work for the Norwegian News Agency, where he was made director of...
, journalist and diplomat (d.19621962 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Einar Gerhardsen -Events:* 7 June – The Nordland Line between Trondheim and Bodø was opened....
) - 15 December - Arthur OlsenArthur OlsenArthur Theodor Olsen was a Norwegian boxer who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He died in Bergen....
, boxer (d.19511951 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Haakon VII of Norway* Prime Minister - Einar Gerhardsen until 9 November, Oscar Torp -Events:* 19 November – Torp's Cabinet was appointed.* Norsk Hydro opens a PVC plant at Herøya....
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- Eivind Stenersen EngelstadEivind Stenersen EngelstadEivind Stenersen Engelstad was a Norwegian archaeologist and art historian.-Personal life:Engelstad was born in Kristiania as the son of jurist Bjarne Engelstad and grandson of engineer Jess Julius Engelstad ....
, archaeologist and art historian (d.19691969 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Per Borten -Events:* 6 April - Railway accident occurs in Darbu, resulting in the deaths of 8 people.* 8 September - The 1969 Parliamentary election takes place....
) - Gunnar Emil GarforsGunnar Emil GarforsGunnar Emil Garfors was a Norwegian poet from Ankenes near Narvik, but born in Skjomen."Under høg himmel" was published posthumously in 1980. Garfors was awareded the Norwegian King's Service Medal in Silver for his work within education and his fight against tobacco smoking....
, poet (d.19791979 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Odvar Nordli -Events:* Municipal and county elections are held throughout the country.* Bryggen and the Urnes stave church are designated by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.-Film:...
) - Gunnar LarsenGunnar LarsenGunnar Otterbech Larsen was a Norwegian journalist, writer, and translator.He worked in the newspaper Dagbladet from 1923 to 1958, where he was news editor from 1930 and became editor-in-chief with Helge Seip in 1954....
, journalist, writer and translator (d.19581958 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Einar Gerhardsen -Events:* 8 January - Fire breaks out in the coastal steamer MS Erling Jarl while it is docked in Bodø...
) - Einar SkjæraasenEinar SkjæraasenEinar Skjæraasen was a Norwegian author and poet, a longtime resident of Trysil.He was a parliamentary ballot candidate for the Liberal Party from the constituency Oslo in 1957.-Bibliography:*Reflekser *Skritt forbi min dør...
, author (d.19661966 in Norway-Incumbents:* Monarch - Olav V of Norway* Prime Minister - Per Borten -Events:* 7 August - The Storskog border control between Norway and the Soviet Union is opened...
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Notable deaths
- 13 January - Peter WaagePeter WaagePeter Waage , the son of a ship's captain, was a significant Norwegian chemist and professor at the Royal Frederick University. Along with his brother-in-law Cato Maximilian Guldberg, he co-discovered and developed the law of mass action between 1864 and 1879.He grew up in Hidra...
, chemist and professor (b.18331833 in Norway-Births:*5 January - Sophus Bugge, philologist *29 June - Peter Waage, chemist and professor *6 July - Christian Andreas Irgens, politician *10 August - Peter Laurentius Larsen, Norwegian-American Lutheran Educator -Births:*5 January - Sophus Bugge, philologist (d.1907)*29 June - Peter Waage,...
) - 28 May - Morten Diderik Emil LambrechtsMorten Diderik Emil LambrechtsMorten Diderik Emil Lambrechts was a Norwegian jurist and politician.He was born and died in Christiania.As a politician, he was elected to the Parliament of Norway in 1868, 1871, 1874 and 1880, representing the constituency of Christiania, Hønefos og Kongsvinger...
, jurist and politician (b.18241824 in Norway-Births:*24 January - Aslak Hætta, Sami leader, executed *24 August - Niels Mathias Rye, politician *4 October - Morten Diderik Emil Lambrechts, jurist and politician...
) - 29 July - Sigbjørn ObstfelderSigbjørn ObstfelderSigbjørn Obstfelder , was a Norwegian writer.Primarily known as a writer of poetry, Obstfelder's debut collection of poems from 1893, Digte , is usually credited as one of the earliest examples of modernism in Norwegian literature...
, writer (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...
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- Christen ChristensenChristen Christensen (politician)Christen Christensen was a Norwegian military officer and politician.He was born in Førde, but the family soon moved to Lærdal. As a military officer he became a lieutenant in 1845, and later colonel...
, military officer and politician (b.18261826 in Norway-Births:*2 May - Wincentz Thurmann Ihlen, engineer and industrialist -Full date unknown:*Christen Christensen, military officer and politician *Fritz Trampe Flood, merchant -Full date unknown:*Jens Erichstrup, politician...
) - Thomas Henrik HammerThomas Henrik HammerThomas Henrik Hammer was a Norwegian jurist and politician.Hailing from Toten, he took the cand.jur. degree in 1839 and moved to Jæren to work. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1859, representing the constituency of Stavanger Amt....
, jurist and politician (b.18151815 in Norway-Events:* 30 April - Population Census: Norway had 885,431 inhabitants.* The Supreme Court of Norway was established on the basis of the Constitution of Norway's §88, prescribing an independent judiciary.-Births:...
) - Henrik Laurentius HelliesenHenrik Laurentius HelliesenHenrik Laurentius Helliesen was the Norwegian Minister of Finance for several periods between 1863 and 1883, and a member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm several times between 1865 and 1884. He was also Minister of Education and Church Affairs in 1884.-References:...
, politician and Minister (b.18241824 in Norway-Births:*24 January - Aslak Hætta, Sami leader, executed *24 August - Niels Mathias Rye, politician *4 October - Morten Diderik Emil Lambrechts, jurist and politician...
) - Jacob Lerche JohansenJacob Lerche JohansenJacob Lerche Johansen was a Norwegian naval officer and politician. He was Minister of the Navy and Postal Affairs for several periods between 1872 and 1884, as well as member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm several times during the same period.-References:...
, politician and Minister (b.18181818 in Norway-Events:* 5 February - Carl III of Sweden-Norway became King of Sweden and King of Norway following the death of Charles XIII.* 7 September - Carl III of Sweden-Norway is crowned king of Norway, in Trondheim-Notable births:...
) - Niels MathiesenNiels Mathiesen-Personal life:Hans Møller was born as the third child of merchant Mathias Thorstensen Mathiesen and Karen, née Johnsen. In total, he had three sisters and three brothers...
, politician and merchant (b.18291829 in Norway-Events:*17 May - Henrik Wergeland became a symbol of the fight for celebration of the constitution at May 17, which was later to become the Norwegian National Day...
) - Bernt Julius MuusBernt Julius MuusBernt Julius Muus was a Norwegian-American Lutheran minister and church leader. He helped found St. Olaf College.-Background:Muus was born in the parish Snaasen in Throndhjems Stift in Snåsa, Nord-Trøndelag, Norway...
, Lutheran minister (b.18321832 in Norway-Events:* Det Dramatiske Selskab in Tromsö.* The Norwegian ultramarathonist Mensen Ernst ran about 2,500 kilometres from Paris to Moscow in 14 days.-Births:*19 March - Frantz Bruun, priest *27 May - Laura Gundersen, actor...
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