Vigleik Eide

Norwegian diplomat and general (1933-2011)
Person human Q7928940
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Summary

Vigleik Eide was born on December 4, 1933[1], in Fana[2]. He died on October 30, 2011[3], in Oppegård Municipality[4]. He worked as a diplomat[5], military officer[6], and superior general[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Country of citizenship: Norway[9]
  • Position held: Chief of Defence of Norway[10], Chairman of the NATO Military Committee[11]
  • Educated at: Norwegian Military Academy[12], NATO Defense College[13], Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr[14]
  • Award received: Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[15], Defence Service Medal[16], Royal Norwegian Army National Service Medal with three stars[17], National Order of Merit[18]
  • Sex or gender: male[19]
  • Commons category: Vigleik Eide[20]
  • Military, police or special rank: general[21]
  • Family name: Eide (surname)[22]
  • Given name: Vigleik[23]
  • Described by source: Q141759819[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[25]
  • Start of work period: 1954[26]
  • End of work period: 1993[27]

Why It Matters

Vigleik Eide is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]

FAQs

Where was Vigleik Eide born?

Vigleik Eide was born in Fana[2].

Where did Vigleik Eide die?

Vigleik Eide passed away in Oppegård Municipality[4].

What did Vigleik Eide do for work?

Vigleik Eide worked as a diplomat[5], military officer[6], and superior general[7].

Where did Vigleik Eide go to school?

Vigleik Eide was educated at Norwegian Military Academy[12], NATO Defense College[13], and Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr[14].

What awards did Vigleik Eide receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[15], Defence Service Medal[16], Royal Norwegian Army National Service Medal with three stars[17], and National Order of Merit[18].

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Direct Wikidata claims

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  9. [14] ↑ . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [5] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [6] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [7] ↑ . Q141759819. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  19. [1] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [3] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  23. [24] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

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

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  1. 2h ago · Ajarmund · 2026-10-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → diplomat, military officer, superior general
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  2. 1d ago · OKA bot bot · 2026-10-18 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name → Vigleik
    End of work period → +1993-00-00T00:00:00Z
    Place of death → Oppegård Municipality
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