Trygve Lie

1st Secretary-General of the United Nations (1896–1968)
Person human Q1271
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Trygve Lie

Summary

Trygve Lie is a human[1]. He was born in Grünerløkka[2]. He was born on July 16, 1896[3]. He passed away in Geilo[4]. He died on December 30, 1968[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], jurist[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,750 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Grünerløkka[2], Trygve Lie…
  • Trygve Lie was born in Oslo[11].
  • Trygve Lie's place of birth was Oslo Municipality[12].
  • Trygve Lie died in Geilo[4].
  • Trygve Lie was born on July 16, 1896[3].
  • Trygve Lie died on December 30, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Q59491940[13].
  • Among Trygve Lie's spouses was Hjørdis Jørgensen[14].
  • A child of Trygve Lie was Sissel Lie[15].
  • Trygve Lie held citizenship in Norway[16].
  • Trygve Lie worked as a politician[6].
  • Trygve Lie worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Trygve Lie worked as a jurist[8].
  • Trygve Lie's professions included lawyer[9].
  • Trygve Lie's field of work was politics[17].
  • Trygve Lie's field of work was global politics[18].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[19].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of Foreign Minister of Norway[20].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of United Nations Secretary-General[21].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of Minister of industry[22].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of Minister of industry[23].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of Minister of Trade and Shipping[24].
  • Among Trygve Lie's employers was United Nations[25].
  • Trygve Lie was educated at University of Oslo[26].
  • Trygve Lie received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[27].

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Origins and Family

Recorded place of birth include Grünerløkka[2], a borough of Oslo[28], in Norway[29]; Oslo[11], a big city[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1048[32]; and Oslo Municipality[12], a municipality of Norway[33], in Norway[34], founded in 1838[35]. Trygve Lie was born on July 16, 1896[3].

Education

Trygve Lie's education included a stint at University of Oslo[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], jurist[8], and lawyer[9]. Fields of work include politics[17], an academic discipline[36] and global politics[18], an academic discipline[37]. Trygve Lie was employed by United Nations[25]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[19], a position[38], in Norway[39]; Foreign Minister of Norway[20], a position[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1905[42]; United Nations Secretary-General[21], a position[43], founded in 1945[44]; Minister of industry[22], a position[45], in Norway[46]; Minister of Trade and Shipping[24], a position[47], in Norway[48], founded in 1947[49]; and Minister of Justice and Public Security[50], a position[51], in Norway[52].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[27], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[53], Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[54], and Order of the Dannebrog[55].

Personal Life

Among Trygve Lie's spouses was Hjørdis Jørgensen[14]. A child of him was Sissel Lie[15]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[56] and Church of Norway[57]. He was affiliated with the Norwegian Labour Party[58].

Death and Burial

Trygve Lie died on December 30, 1968[5]. He passed away in Geilo[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[59]. He is buried at Q59491940[13].

Why It Matters

Trygve Lie ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,750 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[60] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[61]

FAQs

Where was Trygve Lie born?

Trygve Lie's place of birth was Grünerløkka[2].

Where did Trygve Lie die?

Trygve Lie passed away in Geilo[4].

Who was Trygve Lie married to?

Trygve Lie's spouses include Hjørdis Jørgensen[14].

What did Trygve Lie do for work?

Trygve Lie worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], jurist[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Trygve Lie go to school?

Trygve Lie was educated at University of Oslo[26].

What awards did Trygve Lie receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[27], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[53], Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[54], and Order of the Dannebrog[55].

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [60] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [61] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9h ago · Toghrul R · 2026-08-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Name in native language Trygve Lie, Trygve Halvdan Lie
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P1559]]: Trygve Halvdan Lie"
  2. 12d ago · Mahirtwofivesix · 2026-08-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Babelnet id 00051017n
    Arabic ontology lexical concept id 151060484
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  3. 22d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Q116057105
    Place of birth Grünerløkka, Oslo, Oslo Municipality
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  4. 8w ago · Einar Myre · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14573 1561
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  5. 9w ago · Putnik · 2026-06-26 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Visuotinė lietuvių enciklopedija id trygve-lie
    "/* wbsetclaim-create:2||1 */ [[Property:P7666]]: trygve-lie"
  6. 9w ago · Printstream · 2026-06-25 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14536 1776402
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  7. 11w ago · Susmuffin · 2026-06-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Harper's tag trygve-lie
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  8. 15w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Topic's main category Category:Trygve Lie
    Member of American Academy of Arts and Sciences
    Family name Lie
    Sex or gender male
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