Jo Benkow
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Summary
Jo Benkow was born on August 15, 1924[1], in Trondheim[2]. He died on May 18, 2013[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a politician[5], photographer[6], shopkeeper[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (168 views/month, #7,287 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: Helsfyr gravlund[10]
- Father: Ivan Benkow[11]
- Mother: Q138361063[12]
- Spouse: Annelise Høegh[13]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[14]
- Position held: member of the Parliament of Norway[15], President of the Parliament of Norway[16], President of the Nordic Council[17], deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[18], party leader[19]
- Award received: Commander of the Order of St. Olav[20], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[21], Defence Medal 1940–1945[22], Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23], Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria[24]
- Member of: Norwegian Young Conservatives[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Member of political party: Conservative Party of Norway[27]
- Commons category: Jo Benkow[28]
- Family name: Benkow[29]
- Given name: Jo[30]
- Work location: Oslo[31]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem?[32]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[33]
- Birth name: Josef Elias Benkow[34]
- Name in native language: Josef Elias Benkow[35]
- Subject has role: refugee[36]
- Sibling: Q138607425[37]
- Copyright status as a creator: works protected by copyrights[38]
Why It Matters
Jo Benkow has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
FAQs
Where was Jo Benkow born?
Jo Benkow's place of birth was Trondheim[2].
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[11]. Jo Benkow's mother was Q138361063[12].
Who was Jo Benkow married to?
Jo Benkow's spouses include Annelise Høegh[13].
What did Jo Benkow do for work?
Jo Benkow worked as a politician[5], photographer[6], shopkeeper[7], and writer[8].
What awards did Jo Benkow receive?
Honors received include Commander of the Order of St. Olav[20], Norwegian Booksellers' Prize[21], Defence Medal 1940–1945[22], and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland[23].