Espen Barth Eide
Norwegian politician
1964 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Norwegian politician
Born
May 1, 1964
Age
~62 years
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, diplomat, political scientist
NorwayBorn in Oslo
1964
Born in Oslo (1964-05-01)
2000
PositionState Secretary (2000–2001)
2004
AwardNPF Award
2005
PositionState Secretary (2005–2010)
2010
PositionState Secretary (2010–2011)
2011
PositionMinister of Defence (2011–2012)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Espen Barth Eide?+
Espen Barth Eide is Norwegian politician. Born in 1964.
What does the name Espen mean?+
The name Espen means "a male given name. Etymology: From Esben, from Ásbjǫrn. First recorded in Norway in early 19th century. Cognate with Osborne.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Espen Barth Eide born?+
Espen Barth Eide was born on May 1, 1964.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Esben, from Ásbjǫrn. First recorded in Norway in early 19th century. Cognate with Osborne.
The name Espen is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Esben, from Ásbjǫrn. First recorded in Norway in early 19th century. Cognate with Osborne.". It is traditionally a male name.
Other famous people named Espen
Espen — May 1, 1964
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Dragon
Confident, intelligent, enthusiastic
Wood · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
9 Ix
Jaguar — magic, earth force, mystery
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
The decisions behind closed doors... the world only saw half of it.
— a former aide
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