Erik Gjems-Onstad
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Summary
Erik Gjems-Onstad was born on February 22, 1922[1], in Oslo[2]. He died on November 18, 2011[3], in Bærum Municipality[4]. He worked as a politician[5], judge[6], lawyer[7], sport cyclist[8], and athletics competitor[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (66 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Oslo Municipality[11]
- Child: Ole Gjems-Onstad[12]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[13]
- Occupation: writer[14]
- Position held: member of the Parliament of Norway[15]
- Educated at: University of Oslo[16]
- Award received: Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal[17], War Medal[18], Defence Medal 1940–1945[19], St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch[20], Royal Norwegian Army National Service Medal with three stars[21], War Medal 1939–1945[22], Defence Medal[23], War Cross[24], Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire[25]
- Member of: Folkebevegelsen mot innvandring[26]
- Sex or gender: male[27]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party of Norway[28], Progress Party[29], independent politician[30], Stop Immigration[31], Fatherland Party[32], Pensioners' Party[33]
- Commons category: Erik Gjems-Onstad[34]
- Military, police or special rank: captain[35]
- Participated in conflict: World War II[36]
- Sport: athletics[37], cycle sport[38]
- Family name: Gjems-Onstad[39]
- Given name: Erik[40], Örn[41]
- Work location: Oslo[42]
- Allegiance: Norway[43]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[44]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[45]
- Name in native language: Erik Gjems-Onstad[46]
- Subject has role: refugee[47]
- Military unit: Norwegian Independent Company 1[48]
Why It Matters
Erik Gjems-Onstad has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[49] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[50]
FAQs
Where was Erik Gjems-Onstad born?
Erik Gjems-Onstad's place of birth was Oslo[2].
Where did Erik Gjems-Onstad die?
Erik Gjems-Onstad passed away in Bærum Municipality[4].
What did Erik Gjems-Onstad do for work?
Erik Gjems-Onstad worked as a politician[5], judge[6], lawyer[7], sport cyclist[8], and athletics competitor[9].
Where did Erik Gjems-Onstad go to school?
Erik Gjems-Onstad was educated at University of Oslo[16].
What awards did Erik Gjems-Onstad receive?
Honors received include Haakon VII 70th Anniversary Medal[17], War Medal[18], Defence Medal 1940–1945[19], and St. Olav's Medal With Oak Branch[20].