About Niels Hertzberg
Lived 1941 – 2013 (aged 72). Niels Hertzberg was a Norwegian coach and handball coach.
Niels Christian Hertzberg (16 January 1941 - 1 March 2013) was the Norwegian sports official.
He was the secretary-general of the Norwegian Handball Federation from 1984 to 2003. He was credited as having the strongest influence on the development of the Norwegian Handball Federation. He was also married to former national team coach for women, Marit Breivik. He died in March 2013 in their vacation home in Brazil, most probably from a fall accident.
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Who was Niels Hertzberg?
Norwegian sports official (1941–2013)
When was Niels Hertzberg born?
Niels Hertzberg was born on 16 January 1941 in Odda Municipality.
When did Niels Hertzberg die?
Niels Hertzberg died on 1 March 2013 in Brazil.
What was Niels Hertzberg's occupation?
Niels Hertzberg was a coach and handball coach.
What nationality was Niels Hertzberg?
Niels Hertzberg was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Niels Hertzberg (handball)
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