Lars Monsen

Norwegian adventurer, musher and author
Person human Q1800076
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Summary

Lars Monsen was born on April 21, 1963[1], in Oslo[2]. He has worked as an explorer[3], writer[4], journalist[5], dogsled musher[6], and chess player[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (945 views/month, #7,206 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Trine Rein[9]
  • Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
  • Occupation: pedagogue[11], television personality[12]
  • Award received: The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award[13], Gullruten People's Choice Award[14], Jonas Prize[15], Q108268131[16]
  • Sex or gender: male[17]
  • Member of political party: Nordkalottfolket[18]
  • Commons category: Lars Monsen[19]
  • Unmarried partner: Trine Rein[20]
  • Sport: sled dog racing[21], chess[22]
  • Family name: Monsen[23]
  • Given name: Lars[24]
  • Official website: http://www.larsmonsen.no/[25]
  • Topic's main category: Category:Lars Monsen[26]
  • Elo rating: 1877[27]

Why It Matters

Lars Monsen has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[28] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[29]

FAQs

Where was Lars Monsen born?

Lars Monsen was born in Oslo[2].

Who was Lars Monsen married to?

Lars Monsen's spouses include Trine Rein[9].

What did Lars Monsen do for work?

Lars Monsen worked as an explorer[3], writer[4], journalist[5], dogsled musher[6], and chess player[7].

What awards did Lars Monsen receive?

Honors received include The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award[13], Gullruten People's Choice Award[14], Jonas Prize[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. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [18] ↑ . tv2.no. tv2.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  6. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [12] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] ↑ . aftenposten.no. aftenposten.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  15. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [16] ↑ . dagen.no. dagen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . ratings.fide.com. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [28] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [29] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9d ago · Bargioni · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  2. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-10-04 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 9w ago · Yirba · 2026-08-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Award received → The Norwegian Outdoor Life Award, Gullruten People's Choice Award, Jonas Prize +1
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  4. 10w ago · Yuriklim · 2026-07-31 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Instagram username → larsmonsenthegreat
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    Sex or gender → male
    Country of citizenship → Norway
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