Hans Bergsland facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 November 1878 Kristiania, Norway |
| Died | 9 June 1956 (aged 77) Oslo, Norway |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Fencing |
| Club | Kristiania FK |
| Achievements and titles | |
| Olympic finals | 1908, 1912 |
Hans Bergsland was a Norwegian fencer, a sports leader, and a businessman. He was born on November 15, 1878, and passed away on June 9, 1956.
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Hans Bergsland: Olympian and Leader
Hans Bergsland was born in Oslo, which was then called Kristiania. He had an older brother named Jacob Bergsland. Hans was a member of the Kristiania FK fencing club.
Olympic Fencing Career
Hans Bergsland was a talented fencer who competed in the Olympic Games. He took part in two Summer Olympics.
- In the 1908 Summer Olympics, he competed in the men's épée event.
- He also competed in the 1912 Summer Olympics. There, he participated in both the men's épée and the men's team épée events.
Education and Business Life
Hans Bergsland was not just a sportsman; he was also well-educated and successful in business.
- He finished his high school education in 1897.
- After that, he studied business in Germany, France, and England.
- He earned a university degree in 1901.
From 1916 to 1922, he managed a company called Peter Petersen & Co. He was also the chief executive of Helsingborg Galoger and a co-owner of Sandnes Kamgarn Spinneri. He served on the board of a life insurance company and a bank.
Contributions to Sports and Community
Hans Bergsland was very active in sports and his local community. He held many important positions.
- He was a member of the Bærum local council, which helps run the town.
- He also served on the board for the town's movie theaters.
- He led his own fencing club and later became the head of the Norwegian Fencing Federation.
- He was a board member of the Norwegian Trekking Association, which helps people enjoy nature.
- He helped create the 50-kilometer ski slope in Holmenkollen, a famous sports area.
Awards and Recognition
For his many contributions, Hans Bergsland received several honors.
- He was awarded the King's Medal of Merit in gold from Norway.
- He also received the Swedish Olympia Medal.
- He was recognized as a Chevalier (Knight) of the Legion of Honour, a high award from France.
Hans Bergsland passed away in 1956, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated athlete and community leader.
