Eva Kolstad

Norwegian politician (1918-1999)
Person human Q1774069
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Summary

Eva Kolstad was born on May 6, 1918[1], in Halden[2]. She died on March 26, 1999[3], in Oslo[4]. She worked as a politician[5], women's rights activist[6], and statutory auditor[7]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (16 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of birth: Halden[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
  • Position held: deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[11], President of the Norwegian Association for Women's Rights[12], leader of the Liberal Party[13], Gender Equality Ombud[14], Q57340898[15]
  • Award received: Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[16], Medal of St. Hallvard[17]
  • Member of: Norwegian Association for Women's Rights[18]
  • Sex or gender: female[19]
  • Member of political party: Liberal Party[20]
  • Commons category: Eva Kolstad[21]
  • Family name: Kolstad[22]
  • Given name: Eva[23]
  • Described by source: Q140351191[24], Great Norwegian Encyclopedia[25], Hvem er Hvem?[26]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[27]
  • Birth name: Eva Severine Lundegaard Hartvig[28]
  • Sibling: Sidsel Hartvig Jensen[29]
  • On focus list of Wikimedia project: gender gap on Dutch Wikipedia[30]
  • P14573: 1115[31]

Why It Matters

Eva Kolstad has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] She is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Eva Kolstad born?

Eva Kolstad was born in Halden[2].

Where did Eva Kolstad die?

Eva Kolstad passed away in Oslo[4].

What did Eva Kolstad do for work?

Eva Kolstad worked as a politician[5], women's rights activist[6], and statutory auditor[7].

What awards did Eva Kolstad receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[16] and Medal of St. Hallvard[17].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Hvem er Hvem?. wikidata.org.
  2. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] ↑ . stortinget.no. stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [7] ↑ . nbl.snl.no. Retrieved . nbl.snl.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [17] ↑ . oslobyleksikon.no. oslobyleksikon.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . Drammens Tidende. wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Place of birth → Halden, Halden
    Wikipedia languages → ['ca', 'commons', 'da', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fi', 'fr', 'ha', 'mr', 'nl', 'nn', 'n
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  2. 9w ago · Ajarmund · 2026-08-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Q140351191, Great Norwegian Encyclopedia, Hvem er Hvem?
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  3. 15w ago · Einar Myre · 2026-07-01 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14573 → 1115
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  4. 16w ago · ~2026-36483-90 · 2026-06-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source → Q140351191, Great Norwegian Encyclopedia, Hvem er Hvem?
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  5. 22w ago · MarisDreshmanisBot bot · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Member of political party → Liberal Party
    Sex or gender → female
    Family name → Kolstad
    Member of → Norwegian Association for Women's Rights
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