Jens Rynning
Jens Rynning (May 30, 1778 – June 11, 1857) was a Norwegian priest and public education advocate.
He spent longest part of his working life as a priest in Ringsaker and Snåsa.
Theodred II (Bishop of Elmham)
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The date of Theodred's consecration unknown, but the date of his death was sometime between 995 and 997.
Harry Wainwright (footballer)
Harry Wainwright( born 1899; date of death unknown) was an English footballer.
Ole Rynning
Ole Rynning (April 4, 1809 – September 1838) was a Norwegian emigrant pioneer and author.
Rynning was born in Ringsaker in Hedmark county, Norway.
He was the son of the priest Jens Rynning (1778–1857) and the uncle of Bernt Julius Muus (1832–1900), who helped found St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota.
Rynning emigrated to the United States, where he was instrumental in helping establish the first Norwegian emigrant colony there.
In 1838, Rynning published the book "Sandfærdig Beretning om Amerika til Oplysning og Nytte for Bonde og Menigmand.
Forfattet af en Norsk, som kom derover
i Juni Maaned 1837" (
A True Report on America for the Enlightenment and Benefit of Farmers and the Common Man.
Authored by a Norwegian That Came Over in June 1837).
Popularly known as "Amerika-boka" (The America Book), the volume was influential in encouraging Norwegian emigration to the United States.
Rynning's book also describes the first Norwegian emigrant voyage on the sloop "Restauration".
Rynning died during a malaria epidemic at the Beaver Creek colony, near what is now Beaverville, Illinois.
Fanny Bornedal
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Fanny is the daughter of Ole Bornedal.
Thomas Scott (diver)
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Albert Thompson (footballer, born 1912)
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Berge Sigval Natanael Bergesen
Berge Sigval Natanael Bergesen( 6 September 1914 – 10 July 1965) was a Norwegian ship- owner.
He was born in Stavanger as a son of Ole Bergesen.
He was a great- grandson of Ole Bergesen, grandson of Sigval Bergesen, nephew of Sigval Bergesen, Jr. and brother of Ole Bergesen.
He was a co-owner of his father's shipping company from 1948 to his death.
Bill Smith (footballer, born 1897)
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Etan Boritzer
Etan Boritzer( born 1950) is an American writer of children ’s literature who is best known for his book" What is God?" first published in 1989.
His best selling" What is?" illustrated children's book series on character education and difficult subjects for children is a popular teaching guide for parents, teachers and child- life professionals.
Boritzer gained national critical acclaim after" What is God?" was published in 1989 although the book has caused controversy from religious fundamentalists for its universalist views.
The other current books in the" What is?" series include
What is Love?,
What is Death?,
What is Beautiful?,
What is Funny?,
What is Right?,
What is Peace?,
What is Money?,
What is Dreaming?,
What is a Friend?,
What is True?,
What is a Family?,
What is a Feeling?"
The series is now also translated into 15 languages.
Boritzer was first published in 1963 at the age of 13 when he wrote an essay in his English class at Wade Junior High School in the Bronx, New York on the assassination of John F. Kennedy.
His essay was included in a special anthology by New York City public school children compiled and published by the New York City Department of Education.
Boritzer now lives in Venice, California and maintains his publishing office there also.
He has helped numerous other authors to get published through" How to Get Your Book Published!" programs.
Boritzer is also a yoga teacher who teaches regular classes locally and guest- teaches nationally.
He is also recognized nationally as an erudite speaker on" The Teachings of the Buddha."

Question: When did Ole Rynning's father die?
Answer: June 11, 1857