Jon Lyng

Norwegian politician (1945-2003)
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Summary

Jon Lyng was born on April 19, 1945[1], in London[2]. He died on February 16, 2003[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a politician[5], writer[6], and lawyer[7].

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Ris cemetery[8]
  • Father: John Lyng[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
  • Position held: State Secretary[11]
  • Educated at: University of Oslo[12]
  • Sex or gender: male[13]
  • Member of political party: Conservative Party of Norway[14]
  • Family name: Lyng[15]
  • Given name: Jon[16]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[17]
  • P14573: 277[18]

FAQs

Where was Jon Lyng born?

Jon Lyng's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Jon Lyng die?

Jon Lyng passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Jon Lyng's parents?

Jon Lyng's father was John Lyng[9].

What did Jon Lyng do for work?

Jon Lyng worked as a politician[5], writer[6], and lawyer[7].

Where did Jon Lyng go to school?

Jon Lyng was educated at University of Oslo[12].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . regjeringen.no. regjeringen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] ↑ . begravdeioslo.no. begravdeioslo.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  13. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  17. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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