Jens Stoltenberg
Minister of Finance, former prime minister of Norway and NATO secretary general
1959 — present
Quick Facts
Profession
Minister of Finance, former prime minister of Norway and NATO secretary general
Born
March 16, 1959
Age
~67 years
Name Origin
German
Timeline
politician, economist
NorwayBorn in Oslo
1959
Born in Oslo (1959-03-16)
1989
Positiondeputy member of the Parliament of Norway (1989–1993)
1990
PositionState Secretary (1990–1991)
1991
Positionmember of the Parliament of Norway (1991–1993)
1993
Positionmember of the Parliament of Norway (1993–1997)
1993
PositionMinister of Energy (1993–1996)
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Jens Stoltenberg is a Norwegian politician who has served as the minister of finance since 2025, a position he previously held from 1996 to 1997. A member of the Labour Party, he also served as the prime minister of Norway from 2000 to 2001 and 2005 to 2013, and secretary general of NATO from 2014 to 2024.
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Who is Jens Stoltenberg?+
Jens Stoltenberg is a Norwegian politician who has served as the minister of finance since 2025, a position he previously held from 1996 to 1997. A member of the Labour Party, he also served as the prime minister of Norway from 2000 to 2001 and 2005 to 2013, and secretary general of NATO from 2014 t
What does the name Jens mean?+
The name Jens means "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is of German origin.
When was Jens Stoltenberg born?+
Jens Stoltenberg was born on March 16, 1959.
Name Meaning
a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.
The name Jens is of German origin, meaning "a male given name, equivalent to English John. Etymology: Medieval vernacular form of John. Recorded in Denmark since the 14th century.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Jens — March 16, 1959
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Pisces
Intuitive, compassionate, artistic
Water · Neptune · Feb 19 – Mar 20
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Imix
Dragon — creation, primordial energy
Celtic Tree
Ash
Intuitive, artistic, imaginative
Ogham: Nion · Feb 18 – Mar 17
Birthstone: Aquamarine — Courage, serenity
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Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
The world is a little different because you existed.
— ?
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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