Eystein Torkildsen

Norwegian politician and lawyer
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Summary

Eystein Torkildsen was born on December 20, 1890[1], in Christiania[2]. He died on June 29, 1960[3], in Oslo Municipality[4]. He worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and military personnel[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Oslo Municipality[8]
  • Place of burial: Bekkelaget graveyard[9]
  • Father: Marcus Thorvald Torkildsen[10]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[11]
  • Position held: Mayor of Aker[12]
  • Award received: Defence Medal 1940–1945[13]
  • Sex or gender: male[14]
  • Member of political party: Conservative Party of Norway[15]
  • Military branch: Norwegian Army[16]
  • Commons category: Eystein Torkildsen[17]
  • Military, police or special rank: major[18]
  • Residence: Oslo Municipality[19]
  • Commander of (DEPRECATED): Q112305582[20]
  • Participated in conflict: Norwegian Campaign[21], Kampene ved Lundehøgda[22]
  • Family name: Torkildsen[23]
  • Given name: Eystein[24]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[25]
  • Place of detention: Q140459282[26], Oflag XXI-C[27]
  • Subject has role: prisoner of war[28]
  • Sibling: Torleif Torkildsen[29], Q140961804[30]

FAQs

Where was Eystein Torkildsen born?

Eystein Torkildsen's place of birth was Christiania[2].

Where did Eystein Torkildsen die?

Eystein Torkildsen died in Oslo Municipality[4].

Who were Eystein Torkildsen's parents?

Eystein Torkildsen's father was Marcus Thorvald Torkildsen[10].

What did Eystein Torkildsen do for work?

Eystein Torkildsen worked as a politician[5], lawyer[6], and military personnel[7].

What awards did Eystein Torkildsen receive?

Honors received include Defence Medal 1940–1945[13].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Hvem er hvem?. Retrieved . runeberg.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [8] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem? (1948). wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . oslo.kommune.no. oslo.kommune.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] ↑ . Begravde i Oslo. Retrieved . begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem? (1948). wikidata.org.
  18. [1] ↑ . Cemeteries in Norway. Retrieved . slektogdata.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [3] ↑ . Cemeteries in Norway. Retrieved . slektogdata.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] ↑ . Fanger.no. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] ↑ . Fanger.no. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 22h ago · Einar Myre · 2026-10-14 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sitelink count → 2
    Wikipedia languages → ['commons', 'no']
    Sibling → Torleif Torkildsen, Q140961804
    Claims rich → —
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  2. 9w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Christiania, Oslo Municipality
    Residence → Oslo Municipality
    Described by source → Hvem er Hvem? (1948)
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  3. 14w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-07-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of detention → Q140459282, Oflag XXI-C
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  4. 22w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sibling → Torleif Torkildsen, Q140961804
    Commons category → Eystein Torkildsen
    Military, police or special rank → major
    Image → Eystein Torkildsen-2.jpg
    + 27 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbsetreference-add:2| */ Country of citizenship: Norway, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257556|batch #257556]]"
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