Jan Egeland
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Summary
Jan Egeland was born on September 12, 1957[1], in Stavanger[2]. He has worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], human rights defender[5], and chief executive officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (697 views/month, #7,241 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Kjølv Egeland[8]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
- Position held: chief executive officer[10]
- Employer: United Nations[11], Norwegian Refugee Council[12]
- Educated at: Institute of political science (UiO)[13], Stavanger Cathedral School[14]
- Award received: Torstein Dale Memorial Prize[15], Peer Gynt Literary Award[16], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[17], Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[18], Q96064445[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Member of political party: Norwegian Labour Party[21]
- Commons category: Jan Egeland[22]
- Academic degree: magister degree[23]
- Family name: Egeland[24]
- Given name: Jan[25]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (2008)[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[27]
- Sibling: Marianne Egeland[28]
- On focus list of Wikimedia project: WikiProject Human rights[29]
- P14573: 933[30]
Why It Matters
Jan Egeland has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[31] He is known by 9 alternative names across languages and contexts.[32]
FAQs
Where was Jan Egeland born?
Jan Egeland's place of birth was Stavanger[2].
Who were Jan Egeland's parents?
Jan Egeland's father was Kjølv Egeland[8].
What did Jan Egeland do for work?
Jan Egeland worked as a politician[3], diplomat[4], human rights defender[5], and chief executive officer[6].
Where did Jan Egeland go to school?
Jan Egeland was educated at Institute of political science (UiO)[13] and Stavanger Cathedral School[14].
What awards did Jan Egeland receive?
Honors received include Torstein Dale Memorial Prize[15], Peer Gynt Literary Award[16], Four Freedoms Award – Freedom from Want[17], and Order of Merit (Ukraine), 3rd class[18].