1913 in Norway

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{{Year in Norway|1913}}

Events in the year 1913 in Norway.

Incumbents

  • MonarchHaakon VII.{{cite encyclopedia|title=Haakon 7. |first1=Ole Kristian |last1=Grimnes |author1-link=Ole Kristian Grimnes |first2=Knut |last2=Dørum |encyclopedia=Store norske leksikon |editor-last=Bolstad | editor-first=Erik |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=https://snl.no/Haakon_7. |language=no |access-date=19 January 2024}}
  • Prime MinisterJens Bratlie (until 31 January), then Gunnar Knudsen (from 31 January)

Events

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Popular culture

=Sports=

{{Main|1913 in Norwegian football}}

= Music =

{{Main|1913 in Norwegian music}}

=Film=

{{Main|List of Norwegian films before 1930#1910s}}

=Literature=

  • The Knut Hamsund novel Børn av Tiden (Children of the Age), was published.
  • The Olav Duun novel Sigyn, Sommareventyr was published.

=Arts=

Notable births

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  • 13 January – Karl J. Brommeland, politician (died 1999)
  • 20 January – Odd Frantzen, soccer player and Olympic bronze medallist (died 1977)
  • 11 February – Margrete Aamot Øverland, resistance member (died 1978)
  • 20 February – Johan Støa, politician (died 1973)
  • 23 February – Gunnar Fredrik Hellesen, politician (died 2005)
  • 24 February – Kai Holst, resistance fighter (died 1945)
  • 10 March – Anna Sofie Herland, politician (died 1990)
  • 13 March – Harald Magne Elstad, judge (died 2003)
  • 15 March – Gerd Nyquist, novelist (died 1984){{cite encyclopedia|title=Gerd Nyquist |encyclopedia=Norsk biografisk leksikon|first=Kari |last=Christensen |editor=Helle, Knut|publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget |location=Oslo |url=https://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Gerd_Nyquist/utdypning |language=Norwegian |accessdate=15 January 2013}}
  • 17 March – Olaf Trampe Kindt, barrister (died 1995)
  • 1 April – Peder Ree Pedersen, politician (died 1976)
  • 3 April – Per Borten, Prime Minister of Norway (died 2005)
  • 10 April – Ragnar Horn, politician (died 2002)
  • 19 April – Edvard Kaurin Barth, resistance member and zoologist (died 1996){{cite encyclopedia|title=Edvard K Barth |encyclopedia=Norsk biografisk leksikon|first=Arne |last=Semb-Johansson |authorlink=Arne Semb-Johansson |editor=Helle, Knut|publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget |location=Oslo |url=https://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Edvard_K_Barth/utdypning |language=Norwegian |accessdate=19 November 2012}}
  • 21 April – Arne Sæter, politician (died 1973)
  • 25 April – Harald Noreng, literary researcher and lexicographer (died 2006)
  • 1 May – Sigurd Valvatne, naval officer (died 2004).{{cite encyclopedia|year=1973|title=Valvatne, Sigurd |encyclopedia=Hvem er hvem?|editor=Steenstrup, Bjørn|publisher=Aschehoug|location=Oslo|url=https://runeberg.org/hvemerhvem/1973/0579.html|page=579 |language=no |access-date=28 January 2023}}{{cite web |title=Allied Warship Commanders Sigurd Valvatne, RNON |url=https://www.uboat.net/allies/commanders/12094.html |website=uboat.net |access-date=28 January 2023}}
  • 11 May – Wilhelm Münter Rolfsen, lawyer.{{cite encyclopedia|year=1973|title=Rolfsen, Wilhelm Münter |encyclopedia=Hvem er hvem?|editor=Steenstrup, Bjørn|publisher=Aschehoug|location=Oslo|url=https://runeberg.org/hvemerhvem/1973/0466.html|page=466 |language=Norwegian|access-date=12 July 2014}}
  • 12 May – Harry Johan Olai Klippenvåg, politician (died 1994)
  • 12 May – Reidar Strømdahl, politician (died 2006)
  • 22 May – Karsten Buer, harness racing coach (died 1993){{cite encyclopedia|title=Karsten Buer |encyclopedia=Norsk biografisk leksikon|first=John |last=Buer |editor=Helle, Knut|publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget |location=Oslo |url=https://snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Karsten_Buer/utdypning |language=Norwegian |accessdate=15 January 2013}}
  • 12 June – Helge Sivertsen, discus thrower, politician (died 1986)
  • 23 June – Sverre Hansen, international soccer player and Olympic bronze medallist (died 1974)
  • 14 July – Kåre Martin Hansen, politician (died 1985)
  • 27 August – John Larsen, rifle shooter, Olympic gold medallist and World Champion (died 1989)
  • 17 September – Jarl Johnsen, boxer (died 1986)
  • 27 September – Petter Jakob Bjerve, politician (died 2004)
  • 1 October – Otto Øgrim, physicist and author (died 2006)
  • 2 October – Alf Sanengen, resistance member, chemist, research administrator (died 1991){{cite encyclopedia|title=Alf Sanengen |first=Magne |last=Skodvin |authorlink=Magne Skodvin |encyclopedia=Store norske leksikon |editor-last=Godal | editor-first=Anne Marit | editor-link=Anne Marit Godal |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=https://snl.no/Alf_Sanengen |language=Norwegian|accessdate=5 September 2012}}
  • 18 October – Arne Skouen, film director and journalist (died 2003)
  • 23 October – Odd Eidem, writer, journalist and literary critic (died 1988)
  • 22 November – Olav Bruvik, politician (died 1962)
  • 1 December – Gerd Benneche, jurist and journalist (died 2003).{{cite encyclopedia|title=Gerd Benneche |first= |last= |encyclopedia=Store norske leksikon |editor-last=Bolstad | editor-first=Erik |publisher=Norsk nettleksikon |location=Oslo |url=https://snl.no/Gerd_Benneche |language=no |access-date=28 January 2025}}
  • 2 December – Knut Myrstad, politician (died 2001)
  • 25 December – Arvid Nilssen, actor, revue artist and singer (died 1976){{cite encyclopedia |title=Arvid Nilssen |encyclopedia=Norsk biografisk leksikon|first=Svend Erik Løken |last=Larsen |editor=Helle, Knut |publisher=Kunnskapsforlaget |location=Oslo |url=https://www.snl.no/.nbl_biografi/Arvid_Nilssen/utdypning|language=Norwegian |accessdate=5 September 2012}}

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Notable deaths

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See also

{{Portal bar|Norway|History|Lists}}

References

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