Gunnar Knudsen
11th Prime Minister of Norway (1848–1928)
1848 — 1928
Quick Facts
Profession
11th Prime Minister of Norway (1848–1928)
Born
September 19, 1848
Died
1928 (age ~80)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
businessperson, politician, engineer
NorwayBorn in ArendalDied in Skien
1848
Born in Arendal (1848-09-19)
1889
Positiondeputy member of the Parliament of Norway (1889–1891)
1892
Positionmember of the Parliament of Norway (1892–1894)
1895
Positionmember of the Parliament of Norway (1895–1897)
1900
Positionmember of the Parliament of Norway (1900–1903)
1903
PositionMinister of Agriculture and Food (1903–1903)
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Gunnar Knudsen?+
Gunnar Knudsen is 11th Prime Minister of Norway (1848–1928). Born in 1848.
What does the name Gunnar mean?+
The name Gunnar means "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Gunnar Knudsen born?+
Gunnar Knudsen was born on September 19, 1848.
When did Gunnar Knudsen die?+
Gunnar Knudsen died in 1928, at approximately 80 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.
The name Gunnar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: From Gunnarr, cognate with Günther and medieval Gunter.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Gunnar — September 19, 1848
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Virgo
Analytical, kind, hardworking
Earth · Mercury · Aug 23 – Sep 22
Chinese Zodiac
Monkey
Sharp, smart, curious
Earth · Yang
Mayan Tzolkin
6 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Vine
Empathetic, refined, romantic
Ogham: Muin · Sep 2 – Sep 29
Birthstone: Sapphire — Truth, loyalty
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