Lars Monsen

Norwegian adventurer, musher and author
Person human Q1800076
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Lars Monsen

Summary

Lars Monsen is a human[1]. His place of birth was Oslo[2]. He was born on April 21, 1963[3]. He worked as an explorer[4], writer[5], journalist[6], dogsled musher[7], and chess player[8]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (612 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Lars Monsen's place of birth was Oslo[2].
  • Lars Monsen was born on April 21, 1963[3].
  • Lars Monsen was married to Trine Rein[10].
  • Lars Monsen held citizenship in Norway[11].
  • Lars Monsen's professions included explorer[4].
  • Lars Monsen worked as a writer[5].
  • Lars Monsen worked as a journalist[6].
  • Lars Monsen worked as a dogsled musher[7].
  • Lars Monsen's professions included chess player[8].
  • Lars Monsen worked as a pedagogue[12].
  • Lars Monsen received the The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award[13].
  • Lars Monsen received the Jonas Prize[14].
  • Lars Monsen received the Gullruten People's Choice Award[15].
  • Lars Monsen received the Q108268131[16].
  • Lars Monsen is recorded as male[17].
  • Lars Monsen's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Lars Monsen was affiliated with the Nordkalottfolket[19].
  • Lars Monsen's Commons category is recorded as Lars Monsen[20].
  • Lars Monsen's unmarried partner is recorded as Trine Rein[21].
  • Lars Monsen's sport is recorded as sled dog racing[22].
  • Lars Monsen's sport is recorded as chess[23].
  • Lars Monsen's family name is recorded as Monsen[24].
  • Lars Monsen's given name is recorded as Lars[25].
  • Lars Monsen's official website is recorded as http://www.larsmonsen.no/[26].
  • Lars Monsen's topic's main category is recorded as Category:Lars Monsen[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Oslo[2], Lars Monsen… he was born on April 21, 1963[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include explorer[4], writer[5], journalist[6], dogsled musher[7], chess player[8], and pedagogue[12].

Recognition

Awards received include The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award[13], an award[28], in Norway[29]; Jonas Prize[14], an award[30], in Norway[31], founded in 1986[32]; Gullruten People's Choice Award[15]; and Q108268131[16].

Personal Life

Lars Monsen was married to Trine Rein[10]. He was affiliated with the Nordkalottfolket[19].

Why It Matters

Lars Monsen ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (612 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33]

FAQs

Where was Lars Monsen born?

Lars Monsen's place of birth was Oslo[2].

Who was Lars Monsen married to?

Lars Monsen's spouses include Trine Rein[10].

What did Lars Monsen do for work?

Lars Monsen worked as explorer[4], writer[5], journalist[6], dogsled musher[7], and chess player[8].

What awards did Lars Monsen receive?

Honors received include The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award[13], Jonas Prize[14], Gullruten People's Choice Award[15], and Q108268131[16].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Norwegian Authority File: Persons and Corporate Bodies. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . tv2.no. tv2.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  7. [4] . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [15] . aftenposten.no. aftenposten.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  16. [16] . dagen.no. dagen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . wikidata.org.
  18. [21] . wikidata.org.
  19. [3] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [33] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 20d ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award, Jonas Prize, Gullruten People's Choice Award +1
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  2. 4w ago · Yuriklim · 2026-07-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instagram username larsmonsenthegreat
    Instance of human
    Sex or gender male
    Country of citizenship Norway
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