Arne Treholt

Norwegian politician and spy (1942–2023)
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Arne Treholt

Summary

Arne Treholt is a human[1]. He was born in Brandbu[2]. He was born on +1942-12-13T00:00:00Z[3]. He died in Moscow[4]. He died on +2023-02-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a politician[6], journalist[7], diplomat[8], spy[9], and businessperson[10]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11]

Key Facts

  • Arne Treholt's place of birth was Brandbu[2].
  • Arne Treholt died in Moscow[4].
  • Arne Treholt was born on +1942-12-13T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Arne Treholt died on +2023-02-12T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Arne Treholt's father was Thorstein Treholt[12].
  • Arne Treholt's mother was Olga Lyngstad[13].
  • Among Arne Treholt's spouses was Brit Sjørbotten[14].
  • Arne Treholt was married to Kari Storækre[15].
  • Among Arne Treholt's spouses was Renee Michelle Steele[16].
  • Arne Treholt held citizenship in Norway[17].
  • Norwegian was Arne Treholt's native language[18].
  • Arne Treholt's professions included politician[6].
  • Arne Treholt worked as a journalist[7].
  • Arne Treholt's professions included diplomat[8].
  • Arne Treholt's professions included spy[9].
  • Arne Treholt's professions included businessperson[10].
  • Arne Treholt held the position of State Secretary[19].
  • Arne Treholt was educated at University of Oslo[20].
  • Arne Treholt's education included a stint at Oslo Cathedral School[21].
  • Arne Treholt is recorded as male[22].
  • Arne Treholt's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Arne Treholt was affiliated with the Norwegian Labour Party[24].
  • Arne Treholt's Commons category is recorded as Arne Treholt[25].
  • Arne Treholt's family name is recorded as Treholt[26].
  • Arne Treholt's given name is recorded as Arne[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Brandbu[2], Arne Treholt… he was born on +1942-12-13T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Thorstein Treholt[12]. His mother was Olga Lyngstad[13]. Norwegian was his native language[18].

Education

Educated at University of Oslo[20], a public university[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1811[30], headquartered in Blindern[31] and Oslo Cathedral School[21], an upper secondary school in Norway[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1153[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], journalist[7], diplomat[8], spy[9], and businessperson[10]. Arne Treholt held the position of State Secretary[19].

Personal Life

Spouses include Brit Sjørbotten[14]; Kari Storækre[15], a journalist[35], b. 1950[36], of Norway[37]; and Renee Michelle Steele[16]. Arne Treholt was affiliated with the Norwegian Labour Party[24].

Death and Burial

Arne Treholt died on +2023-02-12T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Moscow[4].

Why It Matters

Arne Treholt ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (133 views/month, #7,249 of 1,000,298).[11] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 3 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Arne Treholt born?

Arne Treholt's place of birth was Brandbu[2].

Where did Arne Treholt die?

Arne Treholt passed away in Moscow[4].

Who were Arne Treholt's parents?

Arne Treholt's father was Thorstein Treholt[12]. Arne Treholt's mother was Olga Lyngstad[13].

Who was Arne Treholt married to?

Arne Treholt's spouses include Brit Sjørbotten[14], Kari Storækre[15], and Renee Michelle Steele[16].

What did Arne Treholt do for work?

Arne Treholt worked as politician[6], journalist[7], diplomat[8], spy[9], and businessperson[10].

Where did Arne Treholt go to school?

Arne Treholt was educated at University of Oslo[20] and Oslo Cathedral School[21].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . nrk.no. nrk.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . aftenposten.no. Retrieved . aftenposten.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [22] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [17] . Records of persons of interest. svazky.cz. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . wikidata.org.
  11. [19] . regjeringen.no. regjeringen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [20] . wikidata.org.
  13. [21] . wikidata.org.
  14. [24] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [6] . wikidata.org.
  17. [7] . wikidata.org.
  18. [8] . wikidata.org.
  19. [9] . wikidata.org.
  20. [10] . wikidata.org.
  21. [25] . wikidata.org.
  22. [3] . Records of persons of interest. Retrieved . dagbladet.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [5] . aftenposten.no. Retrieved . aftenposten.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [11] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 22d ago · 12u · 2026-05-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Norwegian
    Father Thorstein Treholt
    Educated at University of Oslo, Oslo Cathedral School
    Spouse Brit Sjørbotten, Kari Storækre, Renee Michelle Steele
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