Bjørn Tore Godal

Norwegian politician
Person human Q706467
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Summary

Bjørn Tore Godal was born on January 20, 1945[1], in Skien[2]. He has worked as a politician[3] and diplomat[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (63 views/month, #7,288 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Gro Balas[6]
  • Child: Anne Marit Godal[7]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[8]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[9]
  • Award received: Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[10], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[11]
  • Sex or gender: male[12]
  • Member of political party: Norwegian Labour Party[13]
  • Commons category: Bjørn Tore Godal[14]
  • Family name: Godal[15]
  • Given name: Bjørn[16]
  • Work location: Oslo[17]
  • Described by source: Q141759819[18]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[19]
  • Name in native language: Bjørn Tore Godal[20]
  • P14573: 1173[21]

Why It Matters

Bjørn Tore Godal has Wikipedia articles in 6 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[22] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[23]

FAQs

Where was Bjørn Tore Godal born?

Bjørn Tore Godal's place of birth was Skien[2].

Who was Bjørn Tore Godal married to?

Bjørn Tore Godal's spouses include Gro Balas[6].

What did Bjørn Tore Godal do for work?

Bjørn Tore Godal worked as a politician[3] and diplomat[4].

Where did Bjørn Tore Godal go to school?

Bjørn Tore Godal was educated at University of Oslo[9].

What awards did Bjørn Tore Godal receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of Civil Merit[10] and Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George[11].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [12] ↑ . stortinget.no. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [6] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [9] ↑ . stortinget.no. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [13] ↑ . stortinget.no. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  9. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Munzinger Personen. Retrieved . stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [22] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [23] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 1d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-10-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Q141759819
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  2. 3d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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    P14573 → 1173
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  4. 20w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held → member of the Parliament of Norway, Foreign Minister of Norway, Minister of Defence +6
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  5. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Educated at → —
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