Trygve Lie

1st Secretary-General of the United Nations (1896–1968)
Person human Q1271
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Trygve Lie

Summary

Trygve Lie is a human[1]. He was born in Grünerløkka[2]. He was born on July 16, 1896[3]. He passed away in Geilo[4]. He died on December 30, 1968[5]. He worked as a politician[6], diplomat[7], jurist[8], and lawyer[9]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (799 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Grünerløkka[2], Trygve Lie…
  • Trygve Lie died in Geilo[4].
  • Trygve Lie was born on July 16, 1896[3].
  • Trygve Lie died on December 30, 1968[5].
  • Burial took place at Q59491940[11].
  • Among Trygve Lie's spouses was Hjørdis Jørgensen[12].
  • A child of Trygve Lie was Sissel Lie[13].
  • Trygve Lie held citizenship in Norway[14].
  • Trygve Lie's professions included politician[6].
  • Trygve Lie worked as a diplomat[7].
  • Trygve Lie worked as a jurist[8].
  • Trygve Lie worked as a lawyer[9].
  • Trygve Lie's field of work was politics[15].
  • Trygve Lie's field of work was global politics[16].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[17].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of Foreign Minister of Norway[18].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of United Nations Secretary-General[19].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of Minister of industry[20].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of Minister of industry[21].
  • Trygve Lie held the position of Minister of Trade and Shipping[22].
  • Among Trygve Lie's employers was United Nations[23].
  • Trygve Lie's education included a stint at University of Oslo[24].
  • Trygve Lie received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[25].
  • Trygve Lie received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[26].
  • Trygve Lie received the Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[27].

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Origins and Family

Trygve Lie's place of birth was Grünerløkka[2]. He was born on July 16, 1896[3].

Education

Trygve Lie's education included a stint at University of Oslo[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], diplomat[7], jurist[8], and lawyer[9]. Fields of work include politics[15], an academic discipline[28] and global politics[16], an academic discipline[29]. Trygve Lie was employed by United Nations[23]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[17], a position[30], in Norway[31]; Foreign Minister of Norway[18], a position[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1905[34]; United Nations Secretary-General[19], a position[35], founded in 1945[36]; Minister of industry[20], a position[37], in Norway[38]; Minister of Trade and Shipping[22], a position[39], in Norway[40], founded in 1947[41]; and Minister of Justice and Public Security[42], a position[43], in Norway[44].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[26], and Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[27].

Personal Life

Among Trygve Lie's spouses was Hjørdis Jørgensen[12]. A child of him was Sissel Lie[13]. Religious affiliations include Lutheranism[45], a Christian denominational family[46], founded in 1517[47] and Church of Norway[48]. He was affiliated with the Norwegian Labour Party[49].

Death and Burial

Trygve Lie died on December 30, 1968[5]. He passed away in Geilo[4]. The cause of death was myocardial infarction[50]. He is buried at Q59491940[11].

Why It Matters

Trygve Lie ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (799 views/month, #6,981 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[51] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[52]

FAQs

Where was Trygve Lie born?

Trygve Lie's place of birth was Grünerløkka[2].

Where did Trygve Lie die?

Trygve Lie passed away in Geilo[4].

Who was Trygve Lie married to?

Trygve Lie's spouses include Hjørdis Jørgensen[12].

What did Trygve Lie do for work?

Trygve Lie worked as politician[6], diplomat[7], jurist[8], and lawyer[9].

Where did Trygve Lie go to school?

Trygve Lie was educated at University of Oslo[24].

What awards did Trygve Lie receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[25], Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog[26], and Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[27].

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  1. [2] . regjeringen.no. regjeringen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [12] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. wikidata.org.
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  5. [17] . stortinget.no. wikidata.org.
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  14. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  20. [9] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [11] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  23. [45] . wikidata.org.
  24. [48] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . kongehuset.no. kongehuset.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.
  28. [50] . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [47] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [51] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [52] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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