Jo Benkow

Norwegian politician (1924-2013)
Person human Q1481132
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Jo Benkow

Summary

Jo Benkow is a human[1]. His place of birth was Trondheim[2]. He was born on August 15, 1924[3]. He died in Oslo[4]. He died on May 18, 2013[5]. He worked as a politician[6], photographer[7], shopkeeper[8], and writer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Jo Benkow was born in Trondheim[2].
  • Jo Benkow passed away in Oslo[4].
  • Jo Benkow was born on August 15, 1924[3].
  • Jo Benkow died on May 18, 2013[5].
  • Burial took place at Helsfyr gravlund[11].
  • Jo Benkow's father was Ivan Benkow[12].
  • Jo Benkow's mother was Q138691587[13].
  • Jo Benkow was married to Annelise Høegh[14].
  • Jo Benkow held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Jo Benkow's professions included politician[6].
  • Jo Benkow's professions included photographer[7].
  • Jo Benkow worked as a shopkeeper[8].
  • Jo Benkow's professions included writer[9].
  • Jo Benkow held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[16].
  • Jo Benkow held the position of President of the Parliament of Norway[17].
  • Jo Benkow held the position of President of the Nordic Council[18].
  • Jo Benkow held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[19].
  • Jo Benkow held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[20].
  • Jo Benkow held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[21].
  • Jo Benkow received the Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[22].
  • Jo Benkow received the Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[23].
  • Jo Benkow received the Defence Medal 1940–1945[24].
  • Jo Benkow received the Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25].
  • Jo Benkow received the Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[26].
  • Jo Benkow was a member of Norwegian Young Conservatives[27].

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Origins and Family

Jo Benkow's place of birth was Trondheim[2]. He was born on August 15, 1924[3]. His father was Ivan Benkow[12]. His mother was Q138691587[13].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], photographer[7], shopkeeper[8], and writer[9]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[16], a position[28], in Norway[29]; President of the Parliament of Norway[17], a position[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1814[32]; President of the Nordic Council[18], a position[33]; deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[19], a position[34], in Norway[35]; and party leader[36], a position[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], a grade of an order[38], in Norway[39]; Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[23], a literary award[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1948[42]; Defence Medal 1940–1945[24], a medallion[43], in Norway[44], founded in 1945[45]; Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25], a grade of an order[46], in Finland[47], founded in 1919[48]; and Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[26].

Personal Life

Among Jo Benkow's spouses was Annelise Høegh[14]. He was affiliated with the Conservative Party of Norway[49].

Death and Burial

Jo Benkow died on May 18, 2013[5]. He passed away in Oslo[4]. He is buried at Helsfyr gravlund[11].

Why It Matters

Jo Benkow ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (22 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[50]

FAQs

Where was Jo Benkow born?

Born in Trondheim[2], Jo Benkow…

Where did Jo Benkow die?

Jo Benkow passed away in Oslo[4].

Who were Jo Benkow's parents?

Jo Benkow's father was Ivan Benkow[12]. Jo Benkow's mother was Q138691587[13].

Who was Jo Benkow married to?

Jo Benkow's spouses include Annelise Høegh[14].

What did Jo Benkow do for work?

Jo Benkow worked as politician[6], photographer[7], shopkeeper[8], and writer[9].

What awards did Jo Benkow receive?

Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎[22], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[23], Defence Medal 1940–1945[24], and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[25].

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  19. [11] . Cemeteries in Norway. Retrieved . slektogdata.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  27. [5] . nettavisen.no. Retrieved . nettavisen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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Class ancestry

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

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  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [50] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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