Jarl
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Jarl or JARL may refer to:
People with the given name Jarl:
- Japan Amateur Radio LeagueJapan Amateur Radio LeagueThe Japan Amateur Radio League is a national non-profit organization for amateur radio enthusiasts in Japan. JARL was founded in 1926 by Japanese radio communication enthusiasts whose stated aim was to promote the development and utilization of radio wave technology as a medium...
- Jarl, the word for EarlEarlAn earl is a member of the nobility. The title is Anglo-Saxon, akin to the Scandinavian form jarl, and meant "chieftain", particularly a chieftain set to rule a territory in a king's stead. In Scandinavia, it became obsolete in the Middle Ages and was replaced with duke...
in Scandinavian languages- Jarl in SwedenJarl in SwedenIn Sweden, members of medieval royal families, such as the House of Stenkil and House of Bjelbo, held the title of jarl before their accession to the throne. Since the early 12th century, there usually was only one holder of the title at a time, second only to the King of Sweden.For special...
- Jarl (mythology), in Norse Mythology, a son of the god Ríg
- Jarl in Sweden
People with the given name Jarl:
- Jarl WahlströmJarl WahlströmJarl Holger Wahlström was the 12th General of The Salvation Army .Born to Colonel and Mrs. Rafael Wahlström, he was the youngest of five children. He grew up at the training college in Finland, as his father was the training principal. He became a Christian when he was seven years old...
(1918–1999), 12th General of The Salvation Army - Jarl-Thure ErikssonJarl-Thure ErikssonJarl-Thure Eriksson is Doctor of Science in Technology, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Rector of Tampere University of Technology in Finland between the years 1997-2008. During Eriksson’s period as rector, the University expanded vigorously and its scientific publishing activity amplified...
(born 1944), Finnish scientist - Jarl André StorbækJarl André StorbækJarl-André Storbæk is a Norwegian football player. He is currently playing for Danish SønderjyskE, has in the past played for Panetolikos F.C. of the second division in Greece, has several international appearances for Norway...
(born 1978), Norwegian football (soccer) player - Jarl Espen YgranesJarl Espen YgranesJarl Espen Ygranes is a former Norwegian professional ice hockey player. He was drafted by the Montreal Canadiens in the ninth round in the 1997 NHL Entry Draft.- External links :***...
(born 1979), Norwegian ice hockey player