Torbjørn Falkanger

Norwegian ski jumper (1927–2013)
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Torbjørn Falkanger

Summary

Torbjørn Falkanger is a human[1]. He was born in Trondheim[2]. He was born on October 8, 1927[3]. He passed away in Trondheim[4]. He died on July 16, 2013[5]. He worked as a ski jumper[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Torbjørn Falkanger was born in Trondheim[2].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger died in Trondheim[4].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger was born on October 8, 1927[3].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger died on July 16, 2013[5].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger held citizenship in Norway[9].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger's professions included ski jumper[6].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger worked as a businessperson[7].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger received the Holmenkollen Medal[10].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger is recorded as male[11].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger's Commons category is recorded as Torbjørn Falkanger[13].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger's sport is recorded as ski jumping[14].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger's family name is recorded as Falkanger[15].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger's given name is recorded as Torbjørn[16].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger's participant in is recorded as ski jumping at the 1952 Winter Olympics[17].
  • Torbjørn Falkanger's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[18].

Body

Origins and Family

Torbjørn Falkanger's place of birth was Trondheim[2]. He was born on October 8, 1927[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include ski jumper[6] and businessperson[7].

Recognition

Torbjørn Falkanger received the Holmenkollen Medal[10].

Death and Burial

Torbjørn Falkanger died on July 16, 2013[5]. He died in Trondheim[4].

Why It Matters

Torbjørn Falkanger ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[19] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[20]

FAQs

Where was Torbjørn Falkanger born?

Born in Trondheim[2], Torbjørn Falkanger…

Where did Torbjørn Falkanger die?

Torbjørn Falkanger died in Trondheim[4].

What did Torbjørn Falkanger do for work?

Torbjørn Falkanger worked as ski jumper[6] and businessperson[7].

What awards did Torbjørn Falkanger receive?

Honors received include Holmenkollen Medal[10].

References

Programmatic citations — every numbered marker resolves to a verifiable graph row below.

Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . International Ski and Snowboard Federation database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [13] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . data.fis-ski.com. data.fis-ski.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [5] . vg.no. vg.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . International Ski and Snowboard Federation database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [19] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [20] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 8d ago · KaZoria · 2026-05-27 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Languages spoken, written or signed Norwegian
    Sport ski jumping
    Place of burial Q11965896
    Participant in ski jumping at the 1952 Winter Olympics
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