Austevoll
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Austevoll is a municipality and an archipelago
in the district of Midthordland in the county of Hordaland
in Western Norway, Norway. Austevoll was separated from Sund
on 1 January 1886.
The municipality consists of several island
s, located south-west of Bergen. The municipality is considered to be among the ports in the world with the largest ocean-going fish trawler fleet. Since the 1980s the offshore oil industry
and fish farming
have grown to be important industries in Austevoll.
Austrvǫllr), since this was the old church site. The first element is austr which means "east" and the last element is vǫllr m which means "meadow
".
The municipality has changed the spelling of its name three times. Before 1889 the name was written "Østevold" or "Østervold". From 1889-1917, it was spelled "Austevold", and since 1918 it has been spelled "Austevoll".
were granted on 30 November 1984. The arms show a shoal
of herring
, since herring fishing is of great local importance for the municipality.
, 244 meters above sea level.
, Bergen
, and Os
municipalities to the north and northeast, Tysnes
municipality to the east, and Fitjar
and Bømlo
municipalities to the south. The North Sea
lies to the west of Austevoll.
, the herring
, which was the most important fish, disappeared in the 1950s. This forced a restructuring of the fishing fleet. From the 1960s the shipping companies built bigger ships, and went further out seas, fishing other fish species. The overfishing of herring also forced better research on fishing, resulting in the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research
.
Since the early 1980s the offshore industry has emerged in the prolongation from the offshore Norwegian oil industry. The offshore shipping company DOF
, which is enlisted on the Oslo Stock Exchange
, has its headquarters at Storebø
.
in Austevoll, all municipal. There is also one secondary school
, teaching mainly fishing and nautical subjects. This is operated by the county authority.
communications from Hufthammar on the north tip of Huftarøy to Krokeide, Bergen, and Husavik, south on Huftarøy, to Sandvikvåg in Fitjar. The municipality is also connected by express boats to Bergen in north, and Stord, Haugesund and Stavanger in the south.
The islands of Huftarøy and Selbjørn, Selbjørn and Stolmen, and Hundvåkøy and Storekalsøy are connected with bridges. A fourth bridge, connection Huftarøy and Hundvåkøy, was opened on 17 November 2007. This bridge, which in fact consists of two bridges and two stone fillings, bears the name of the municipality, "Austevollsbrua", and symbolizes the fact that the largest islands in the municipality are connected.
All ferry and boat routes are operated by Fosen Namsos
. The lighthouse at Marstein
is also in the municipality.
, Center Party
and Christian Democratic Party has held power in the council. In the 2007 election they won 13 of the 21 seats in the municipal council and has an electoral and political cooperation. The Conservative Party and Labour Party make up the opposition.
The council has the following composition:
In the 2003-2007 election period The Liberal Party was represented in the municipal council and held one seat. In the 1999-2003 election period an all-party female electoral list held one seat in the council. From 1995 to 1999 the Socialist Left Party held one seat.
Archipelago
An archipelago , sometimes called an island group, is a chain or cluster of islands. The word archipelago is derived from the Greek ἄρχι- – arkhi- and πέλαγος – pélagos through the Italian arcipelago...
in the district of Midthordland in the county of Hordaland
Hordaland
is a county in Norway, bordering Sogn og Fjordane, Buskerud, Telemark and Rogaland. Hordaland is the third largest county after Akershus and Oslo by population. The county administration is located in Bergen...
in Western Norway, Norway. Austevoll was separated from Sund
Sund, Norway
Sund is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. Sund covers the southern part of the island of Store Sotra, west of Bergen, and many smaller, surrounding islands. The history of the municipality dates back to 1838, when Sund was first established as a formannskapsdistrikt, the precursor...
on 1 January 1886.
The municipality consists of several island
Island
An island or isle is any piece of sub-continental land that is surrounded by water. Very small islands such as emergent land features on atolls can be called islets, cays or keys. An island in a river or lake may be called an eyot , or holm...
s, located south-west of Bergen. The municipality is considered to be among the ports in the world with the largest ocean-going fish trawler fleet. Since the 1980s the offshore oil industry
Offshoring
Offshoring describes the relocation by a company of a business process from one country to another—typically an operational process, such as manufacturing, or supporting processes, such as accounting. Even state governments employ offshoring...
and fish farming
Fish farming
Fish farming is the principal form of aquaculture, while other methods may fall under mariculture. Fish farming involves raising fish commercially in tanks or enclosures, usually for food. A facility that releases young fish into the wild for recreational fishing or to supplement a species'...
have grown to be important industries in Austevoll.
Name
The municipality is named after the Austevoll farm (Old NorseOld Norse
Old Norse is a North Germanic language that was spoken by inhabitants of Scandinavia and inhabitants of their overseas settlements during the Viking Age, until about 1300....
Austrvǫllr), since this was the old church site. The first element is austr which means "east" and the last element is vǫllr m which means "meadow
Meadow
A meadow is a field vegetated primarily by grass and other non-woody plants . The term is from Old English mædwe. In agriculture a meadow is grassland which is not grazed by domestic livestock but rather allowed to grow unchecked in order to make hay...
".
The municipality has changed the spelling of its name three times. Before 1889 the name was written "Østevold" or "Østervold". From 1889-1917, it was spelled "Austevold", and since 1918 it has been spelled "Austevoll".
Coat-of-arms
The coat-of-armsCoat of arms
A coat of arms is a unique heraldic design on a shield or escutcheon or on a surcoat or tabard used to cover and protect armour and to identify the wearer. Thus the term is often stated as "coat-armour", because it was anciently displayed on the front of a coat of cloth...
were granted on 30 November 1984. The arms show a shoal
Swarm
Swarm behaviour, or swarming, is a collective behaviour exhibited by animals of similar size which aggregate together, perhaps milling about the same spot or perhaps moving en masse or migrating in some direction. As a term, swarming is applied particularly to insects, but can also be applied to...
of herring
Herring
Herring is an oily fish of the genus Clupea, found in the shallow, temperate waters of the North Pacific and the North Atlantic oceans, including the Baltic Sea. Three species of Clupea are recognized. The main taxa, the Atlantic herring and the Pacific herring may each be divided into subspecies...
, since herring fishing is of great local importance for the municipality.
Geography
Austevoll consists of 667 islands off the west coast of West Norway. The municipality has a total land area of 114,0 km² and a costal line of 337 km. The tallest point in Austevoll is the mountain LoddoLoddo
Loddo is the highest point in the municipality of Austevoll, Norway, situated 244 meters over sea level ....
, 244 meters above sea level.
Neighbours
The municipality borders on SundSund, Norway
Sund is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. Sund covers the southern part of the island of Store Sotra, west of Bergen, and many smaller, surrounding islands. The history of the municipality dates back to 1838, when Sund was first established as a formannskapsdistrikt, the precursor...
, Bergen
Bergen
Bergen is the second largest city in Norway with a population of as of , . Bergen is the administrative centre of Hordaland county. Greater Bergen or Bergen Metropolitan Area as defined by Statistics Norway, has a population of as of , ....
, and Os
Os, Hordaland
Os is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. Due to its proximity to Bergen, Os is experiencing strong population growth. -History:...
municipalities to the north and northeast, Tysnes
Tysnes
Tysnes is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. It is located in the traditional district of Sunnhordland. The administrative centre is the village of Uggdal....
municipality to the east, and Fitjar
Fitjar
Fitjar is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. The municipality covers the northern part of the island of Stord and surrounding islands, while the municipality of Stord covers the southern part of the island.-History:...
and Bømlo
Bømlo
Bømlo is a municipality in Sunnhordland, in the southern part of the county of Hordaland, Norway. It is also the name of the main island of this archipelago, consisting of about 900 islets, located west of Stord....
municipalities to the south. The North Sea
North Sea
In the southwest, beyond the Straits of Dover, the North Sea becomes the English Channel connecting to the Atlantic Ocean. In the east, it connects to the Baltic Sea via the Skagerrak and Kattegat, narrow straits that separate Denmark from Norway and Sweden respectively...
lies to the west of Austevoll.
Demographics
Of the 667 islands, only eight are populated year-round. 29 percent of the inhabitants live in densely-populated areas. 28 percent of the inhabitants are under the age of 17, which is 4.4 percent over the national average. 4.7 percent of the inhabitants are 80 years or older.Villages
| Rank | Village | Village Population (2005) | District Population (2001) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Storebø Storebø Storebø is the administrative centre and largest village in Austevoll municipality, Norway. As of January 1, 2009, its population is 1,054.. Storebø is situated on the northern part of the island Huftarøy.... |
1,032 | 1,341 |
| 2 | Bekkjarvik Bekkjarvik Bekkjarvik is a village in Austevoll municipality, Norway. Its population is 389 .... |
355 | 489 |
| 3 | Kolbeinsvik Kolbeinsvik Kolbeinsvik is a village in the municipality of Austevoll in Hordaland county, Norway. It had a population of 481 in 2001.... |
481 | |
| 4 | Vinnes Vinnes Vinnes is a village in Austevoll municipality, Norway. It is located in the district Vestre Vinnesvåg south on the island Huftarøy.... |
378 | |
| 5 | Haukanes Haukanes Haukanes is a village in Austevoll municipality, Norway. It is located northeast on the island Huftarøy.... |
235 | |
Inhabited islands
| Rank | Island | Area (km²) | Population | Density (/km²) | Largest settlement | Highest point | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Huftarøy Huftarøy Huftarøy is the largest island in the island municipality of Austevoll in Hordaland county, Norway. The area is 50.4 km². The main settlement is Storebø with a population of 1,053 .... |
50,4 | 2,435 | 48.3 | Storebø Storebø Storebø is the administrative centre and largest village in Austevoll municipality, Norway. As of January 1, 2009, its population is 1,054.. Storebø is situated on the northern part of the island Huftarøy.... |
Loddo Loddo Loddo is the highest point in the municipality of Austevoll, Norway, situated 244 meters over sea level .... |
244 |
| 2 | Selbjørn Selbjørn Selbjørn is the second largest island in the Austevoll municipality, Hordaland, Norway. The commercial centre of Selbjørn is Bekkjarvik.- Name :... |
25 | 956 | 38.24 | Bekkjarvik Bekkjarvik Bekkjarvik is a village in Austevoll municipality, Norway. Its population is 389 .... |
Kongsafjellet | 185 |
| 3 | Hundvåkøy Hundvåkøy Hundvåkøy is an island in Austevoll municipality, Hordaland, Norway, southeast of Storekalsøy. It is located west of Huftarøy. The commercial centre of Hundvåkøy is Austevollshella. The island have 554 inhabitants in 2007. The highest point is 61 meter high.... |
10,7 | 554 | 51.7 | Austevollshella Austevollshella Austevollshella is a village in Austevoll municipality, Norway. Austevollshella is centered on the island of Hundvåkøy.... |
61 | |
| 4 | Stolmen Stolmen Stolmen is an island in Austevoll municipality, Hordaland, Norway, southwest of Huftarøy. It is located west of Selbjørn, and south of Stora Kalsøy. The commercial centre of Stolmen is Våge. The island have 206 inhabitants in 2007. The highest point is Såta.... |
7,9 | 206 | 26.0 | Våge Våge, Austevoll Våge is a village in Austevoll municipality, Norway, located in the south of the island Stolmen. It is adjacent to the village Årland.... |
Såta Såta Såta is the highest point on the island of Stolmen in Austevoll, Norway. The top is high.-The name:The word "Såta" is the finite form of "såte" . The shape of the mountain has been compared with the shape of a haycock, as a small cone-shaped haystack.... |
60 |
| 5 | Storekalsøy Storekalsøy Storekalsøy or Stora Kalsøy is an island in Austevoll municipality, Hordaland, Norway, northwest of Hundvåkøy. It is located north of Stolmen. The commercial centre of Hundvåkøy is Bakkasund. The island have 167 inhabitants in 2007. The highest point is Mjuken.... |
6 | 167 | 27.0 | Bakkasund Bakkasund Bakkasund is a village in Austevoll municipality, Norway. Bakkasund is centered on the island of Storekalsøy.... |
Mjuken Mjuken Mjuken is the highest point on the island of Storekalsøy in Austevoll, Norway. The top is 57 meters high.... |
57 |
| 6 | Møkster Møkster Møkster is an island in Austevoll municipality, Hordaland, Norway, north of Stolmen and Selbjørn. It is located south of Storekalsøy and Hundvåkøy, and west of Huftarøy. The island had 65 inhabitants as of 2007.... |
65 | |||||
| 7 | Litlekalsøy Litlekalsøy Litlekalsøy is an island in Austevoll municipality, Hordaland, Norway. The island have 26 inhabitants in 2007.... |
26 |
Industry
Fishing is the most important industry in Austevoll, and has been for centuries. Traditionally fishing has taken place in coastal near areas. After decades of overfishingOverfishing
Overfishing occurs when fishing activities reduce fish stocks below an acceptable level. This can occur in any body of water from a pond to the oceans....
, the herring
Herring
Herring is an oily fish of the genus Clupea, found in the shallow, temperate waters of the North Pacific and the North Atlantic oceans, including the Baltic Sea. Three species of Clupea are recognized. The main taxa, the Atlantic herring and the Pacific herring may each be divided into subspecies...
, which was the most important fish, disappeared in the 1950s. This forced a restructuring of the fishing fleet. From the 1960s the shipping companies built bigger ships, and went further out seas, fishing other fish species. The overfishing of herring also forced better research on fishing, resulting in the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research
Norwegian Institute of Marine Research
The Norwegian Institute of Marine Research is a national consultative research institute which is owned by the Ministry of Fisheries and Coastal Affairs. The Institute performs research and provides advisory services in the fields of marine ecosystems and aquaculture.With a staff of almost 700,...
.
Since the early 1980s the offshore industry has emerged in the prolongation from the offshore Norwegian oil industry. The offshore shipping company DOF
DOF ASA
DOF ASA is a Norwegian supply shipping company that operates 67 vessels, of which 26 are owned. This includes 23 platform supply vessels, 21 anchor handling tug supply vessels and 23 multi purpose supply vessels. DOF ASA is the holding company for DOF Subsea AS in Norway and NorSkan Offshore Ltda...
, which is enlisted on the Oslo Stock Exchange
Oslo Stock Exchange
The Oslo Stock Exchange serves as the main market for trading in the shares of Norwegian companies. It opens at 9:00am and closes 5:30pm local time...
, has its headquarters at Storebø
Storebø
Storebø is the administrative centre and largest village in Austevoll municipality, Norway. As of January 1, 2009, its population is 1,054.. Storebø is situated on the northern part of the island Huftarøy....
.
Education
There are five primary schools and one middle schoolMiddle school
Middle School and Junior High School are levels of schooling between elementary and high schools. Most school systems use one term or the other, not both. The terms are not interchangeable...
in Austevoll, all municipal. There is also one secondary school
Secondary school
Secondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
, teaching mainly fishing and nautical subjects. This is operated by the county authority.
Communication
Austevoll has car ferryRORO
Roll-on/roll-off ships are vessels designed to carry wheeled cargo such as automobiles, trucks, semi-trailer trucks, trailers or railroad cars that are driven on and off the ship on their own wheels...
communications from Hufthammar on the north tip of Huftarøy to Krokeide, Bergen, and Husavik, south on Huftarøy, to Sandvikvåg in Fitjar. The municipality is also connected by express boats to Bergen in north, and Stord, Haugesund and Stavanger in the south.
The islands of Huftarøy and Selbjørn, Selbjørn and Stolmen, and Hundvåkøy and Storekalsøy are connected with bridges. A fourth bridge, connection Huftarøy and Hundvåkøy, was opened on 17 November 2007. This bridge, which in fact consists of two bridges and two stone fillings, bears the name of the municipality, "Austevollsbrua", and symbolizes the fact that the largest islands in the municipality are connected.
All ferry and boat routes are operated by Fosen Namsos
Fosen Trafikklag
Fosen Trafikklag is a company operating buses and ferries in Trøndelag and Østlandet in Norway. In total the company has approximately 750 vehicles and 16 ships, though numerous of them operate by subsidiaries.The company is owned by Torghatten ASA-History:...
. The lighthouse at Marstein
Marstein Lighthouse
Marstein Lighthouse is a lighthouse in the municipality of Austevoll, Norway which was built in 1887. The lighthouse was automated in 2002.The French lens that was mounted in 1887 is still in use today, even though it has received visible marks from gunshots during World War II.The Marstein...
is also in the municipality.
Politics
Austevoll is governed by the municipal council, consisting of 21 seats, elected every fourth year. Since the 2003 election a coalition consisting of the Progress PartyProgress Party (Norway)
The Progress Party is a political party in Norway which identifies as conservative liberal and libertarian. The media has described it as conservative and right-wing populist...
, Center Party
Centre Party (Norway)
The Centre Party is a centrist and agrarian political party in Norway, founded in 1920. The Centre Party's policy is not based on any of the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th century, but has a focus on maintaining decentralised economic development and political decision-making.From its...
and Christian Democratic Party has held power in the council. In the 2007 election they won 13 of the 21 seats in the municipal council and has an electoral and political cooperation. The Conservative Party and Labour Party make up the opposition.
The council has the following composition:
- Progress Party (9 seats)
- Conservative Party (5 seats)
- Labour Party (3 seats)
- Center Party (2 seats)
- Christian Democratic Party (2 seats)
In the 2003-2007 election period The Liberal Party was represented in the municipal council and held one seat. In the 1999-2003 election period an all-party female electoral list held one seat in the council. From 1995 to 1999 the Socialist Left Party held one seat.
Executive committee of local council
The executive committee of local council consists of 9 seats, divided between all parties in the municipal council. Divided like this:- The Progress Party (4 seats)
- The Conservative Party (2 seats)
- Labour Party (1 seat)
- Center Party (1 seat)
- Christian Democratic Party (1 seat)
Mayors
The following is a list of mayors of Austevoll:| # | Name | Office | Political Party | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ole Olsen Strømme | 1886–1901 | Church bell ringer | ||
| Peder Olai Kleppe | 1902–1919 | Fisherman Fisherman A fisherman or fisher is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water, or gathers shellfish. Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishermen and fish farmers. The term can also be applied to recreational fishermen and may be used to describe both men... |
||
| Olai Naustheller | 1920–1925 | Farmer Farmer A farmer is a person engaged in agriculture, who raises living organisms for food or raw materials, generally including livestock husbandry and growing crops, such as produce and grain... |
||
| Mikkel Nilsen Birkeland | 1926–1935 | Farmer | ||
| Magnus Larssen | 1935–1937 | School teacher | ||
| Salomon O. Fagerbakke | 1938–1945 | Fisherman Fisherman A fisherman or fisher is someone who captures fish and other animals from a body of water, or gathers shellfish. Worldwide, there are about 38 million commercial and subsistence fishermen and fish farmers. The term can also be applied to recreational fishermen and may be used to describe both men... |
||
| Salomon V. Kalvenes | 1946–1959 | Fisherman | ||
| Rikard S. Storebø | 1960–1969 | Liberal Party | Social security manager Social security Social security is primarily a social insurance program providing social protection or protection against socially recognized conditions, including poverty, old age, disability, unemployment and others. Social security may refer to:... |
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| Peder Kalve | 1970–1975 | Conservative Party Conservative Party of Norway The Conservative Party is a Norwegian political party. The current leader is Erna Solberg. The party was since the 1920s consistently the second largest party in Norway, but has been surpassed by the growth of the Progress Party in the late 1990s and 2000s... |
Maritime pilot Maritime pilot A pilot is a mariner who guides ships through dangerous or congested waters, such as harbours or river mouths. With the exception of the Panama Canal, the pilot is only an advisor, as the captain remains in legal, overriding command of the vessel.... |
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| Magnus Stangeland Magnus Stangeland Magnus Stangeland is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1985, and was re-elected on two occasions... |
1976–1981 | Centre Party Centre Party (Norway) The Centre Party is a centrist and agrarian political party in Norway, founded in 1920. The Centre Party's policy is not based on any of the major ideologies of the 19th and 20th century, but has a focus on maintaining decentralised economic development and political decision-making.From its... |
School principal | |
| Knut K. Kalvenes | 1982–1985 | Conservative Party Conservative Party of Norway The Conservative Party is a Norwegian political party. The current leader is Erna Solberg. The party was since the 1920s consistently the second largest party in Norway, but has been surpassed by the growth of the Progress Party in the late 1990s and 2000s... |
Retailer | |
| Hallvard Møgster | 1986–1989 | Christian Democratic Party | Captain Captain (nautical) A sea captain is a licensed mariner in ultimate command of the vessel. The captain is responsible for its safe and efficient operation, including cargo operations, navigation, crew management and ensuring that the vessel complies with local and international laws, as well as company and flag... |
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| Inge Bjarne Storebø Inge Bjarne Storebø Inge Bjarne Storebø was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party, and mayor of Austevoll from 1989 to 2001. He was the son of Rikard Storebø, who served as mayor of Austevoll for the Liberal Party from 1960 to 1969.... |
1990–2001 | Conservative Party Conservative Party of Norway The Conservative Party is a Norwegian political party. The current leader is Erna Solberg. The party was since the 1920s consistently the second largest party in Norway, but has been surpassed by the growth of the Progress Party in the late 1990s and 2000s... |
Bank manager Bank A bank is a financial institution that serves as a financial intermediary. The term "bank" may refer to one of several related types of entities:... |
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| Olav P. Årland | 2001–2003 | Christian Democratic Party | Shipmaster | |
| Helge André Njåstad | 2003- | Progress Party Progress Party (Norway) The Progress Party is a political party in Norway which identifies as conservative liberal and libertarian. The media has described it as conservative and right-wing populist... |
Student Student A student is a learner, or someone who attends an educational institution. In some nations, the English term is reserved for those who attend university, while a schoolchild under the age of eighteen is called a pupil in English... |
Famous people
- Halvor Olai BirkelandHalvor BirkelandHalvor O. Birkelund was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class .-External links:...
, gold medalist in 1920 Summer Olympics1920 Summer OlympicsThe 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
. - Rasmus Ingvald BirkelandRasmus BirkelandRasmus Ingvald Birkelund was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class ....
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. - Knut FagerbakkeKnut FagerbakkeKnut Fagerbakke is a Norwegian politician for the Socialist Left Party.Since 2003 he is the deputy mayor of Trondheim, Norway's third largest city.Before becoming a full-time politician he worked as a consultant.-References:*...
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. - Claus LundekvamClaus LundekvamClaus Lundekvam is a former Norwegian footballer, who spent most of his career at English side Southampton. He played for Southampton in the 2003 FA Cup Final against Arsenal .-Playing career:...
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. - Abelone Møgster, merchantMerchantA merchant is a businessperson who trades in commodities that were produced by others, in order to earn a profit.Merchants can be one of two types:# A wholesale merchant operates in the chain between producer and retail merchant...
and resistance fighter during World War IIWorld War IIWorld War II, or the Second World War , was a global conflict lasting from 1939 to 1945, involving most of the world's nations—including all of the great powers—eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the Allies and the Axis...
. - Halvor O. Larsen MøgsterHalvor MøgsterHalvor Olai Møgster was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class ....
, gold medalist in 1920 Summer Olympics1920 Summer OlympicsThe 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
. - Magnus StangelandMagnus StangelandMagnus Stangeland is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1985, and was re-elected on two occasions...
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, mayorMayorIn many countries, a Mayor is the highest ranking officer in the municipal government of a town or a large urban city....
and entrepreneurEntrepreneurAn entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
. - Henrik Olsen ØstervoldHenrik ØstervoldHenrik Østervold was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class .-External links:...
, gold medalist in 1920 Summer Olympics1920 Summer OlympicsThe 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
. - Jan Bertin Østervold, known as Jan Thomas, stylistStylistStylist can refer to:* Hair stylist, a person who cuts and styles hair* Personal stylist, a person concerned with the style of a single individual* Wardrobe stylist, a person who chooses clothing and accessories...
and actor. - Jan Olsen ØstervoldJan ØstervoldJan Olsen Østervold was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class ....
, gold medalist in 1920 Summer Olympics1920 Summer OlympicsThe 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
. - Kristian Olsen ØstervoldKristian ØstervoldKristian Olsen Østervold was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class ....
, gold medalist in 1920 Summer Olympics1920 Summer OlympicsThe 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
. - Ole Olsen ØstervoldOle ØstervoldOle Olsen Østervold was a Norwegian sailor who competed in the 1920 Summer Olympics.He was a crew member of the Norwegian boat Atlanta, which won the gold medal in the 12 metre class ....
, gold medalist in 1920 Summer Olympics1920 Summer OlympicsThe 1920 Summer Olympics, officially known as the Games of the VII Olympiad, were an international multi-sport event in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium....
.
External links
- Municipal fact sheet from Statistics NorwayStatistics NorwayStatistics Norway is the Norwegian statistics bureau. It was established in 1876.Relying on a staff of about 1,000, Statistics Norway publish about 1,000 new statistical releases every year on its web site. All releases are published both in Norwegian and English...