The most known and respected people post mortem in Norway

Norway has a rich history with many highly respected and well-known figures who have left a lasting impact post-mortem. Here are some of the most prominent:

1. Fridtjof Nansen (1861–1930)

Achievements:

• Explorer, scientist, diplomat, and humanitarian.
• Led the first crossing of Greenland on skis.
• Played a key role in humanitarian efforts, particularly aiding refugees after World War I.
• Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize (1922) for his work with the League of Nations and refugee aid.

2. Roald Amundsen (1872–1928, disappeared)

Achievements:

• The first person to reach the South Pole (1911).
• Pioneering polar explorer, also led the first successful navigation of the Northwest Passage.
• Disappeared in 1928 while on a rescue mission in the Arctic.

3. Edvard Grieg (1843–1907)

Achievements:

• Norway’s most famous composer.
• Known for works like “Peer Gynt”, “Piano Concerto in A minor,” and numerous lyrical pieces.
• Helped define Norwegian national identity in classical music.

4. Henrik Ibsen (1828–1906)

Achievements:

• One of the world’s most influential playwrights.
• Wrote classics such as “A Doll’s House,” “Hedda Gabler,” and “Peer Gynt”.
• Considered the father of modern drama.

5. Olav Tryggvason (c. 960–1000) & St. Olav (995–1030)

Achievements:

• Olav Tryggvason was a Viking king credited with spreading Christianity in Norway.
• St. Olav (Olav II Haraldsson), another king, was later canonized and became Norway’s patron saint after dying in battle at Stiklestad (1030).

6. Saint Hallvard (1020–1043)

Achievements:

• Patron saint of Oslo.
• Became a symbol of justice and protection after dying while defending a woman from attackers.

7. King Haakon VII (1872–1957)

Achievements:

• Norway’s first independent king after union with Sweden ended (1905).
• Stood firm against Nazi Germany during WWII and became a symbol of resistance and national unity.

8. Trygve Haavelmo (1911–1999)

Achievements:

• Economist and Nobel Prize winner (1989) for his work in econometrics.
• One of the most respected figures in economic theory.

9. Thor Heyerdahl (1914–2002)

Achievements:

• Explorer and scientist, famous for his Kon-Tiki expedition (1947).
• Proved that ancient civilizations could have made transoceanic crossings.

10. Edvard Munch (1863–1944)

Achievements:

• World-famous painter, best known for “The Scream”.
• His works significantly influenced Expressionism and modern art.

11. Grete Waitz (1953–2011)

Achievements:

• Legendary long-distance runner, nine-time winner of the New York Marathon.
• A pioneer for women in long-distance running.

12. Johan Sverdrup (1816–1892)

Achievements:

• A key political figure in Norway’s transition to parliamentary democracy.
• Served as Norway’s prime minister (1884–1889).

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