Finn Lied

Norwegian politician (1916-2014)
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Summary

Finn Lied was born on April 12, 1916[1], in Bergen[2]. He died on October 10, 2014[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a politician[5], engineer[6], and economist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (42 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Fana Municipality[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
  • Field of work: electrical engineering[11]
  • Position held: Minister of industry[12]
  • Employer: Norwegian Academy of Technological Sciences[13]
  • Educated at: Norwegian Institute of Technology[14]
  • Award received: Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[15], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[16], Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch[17]
  • Member of: Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Member of political party: Norwegian Labour Party[20]
  • Military branch: Norwegian Army[21]
  • Military, police or special rank: captain[22]
  • Academic degree: master's degree[23]
  • Family name: Lied[24]
  • Given name: Finn[25]
  • Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[27]
  • Name in native language: Finn Lied[28]
  • P14573: 1150[29]

Why It Matters

Finn Lied has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]

FAQs

Where was Finn Lied born?

Finn Lied's place of birth was Bergen[2].

Where did Finn Lied die?

Finn Lied passed away in Oslo[4].

What did Finn Lied do for work?

Finn Lied worked as a politician[5], engineer[6], and economist[7].

Where did Finn Lied go to school?

Finn Lied was educated at Norwegian Institute of Technology[14].

What awards did Finn Lied receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order[15], Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[16], and Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch[17].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  2. [9] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  9. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  12. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  20. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [1] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . nrk.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [30] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [31] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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