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Vigleik Eide

1933 – 2011

Norwegian diplomat and general

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Lived 1933 – 2011 (aged 77). Vigleik Eide was a Norwegian diplomat, military officer, lebanon and syria.

Vigleik Eide (4 December 1933 – 30 October 2011) was a Norwegian diplomat and military officer, a General in the Norwegian Army who served two years as Chief of Defence of Norway, and four years as Chairman of the NATO Military Committee.

Personal life Eide was born in Fana as the son of Ivar Vigleiksson Eide and Serina B. Oma. He married Aase Nyhuus in 1962.

Career Eide graduated from the Norwegian Military Academy in 1957, and later education included studies at the Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr and the NATO Defense College.

Eide was decorated Commander with Star of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1987. He also became a Grand Officer of the French National Order of Merit in 1989.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Norwegian Military Academy, NATO Defense College, Führungsakademie der Bundeswehr
Positions held
Chief of Defence of Norway, Chairman of the NATO Military Committee
Awards
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav; Defence Service Medal; Royal Norwegian Army National Service Medal with three stars; National Order of Merit; Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Vigleik Eide?

Norwegian diplomat and general (1933-2011)

When was Vigleik Eide born?

Vigleik Eide was born on 4 December 1933 in Fana.

When did Vigleik Eide die?

Vigleik Eide died on 30 October 2011 in Oppegård Municipality.

What was Vigleik Eide's occupation?

Vigleik Eide was a diplomat, military officer, lebanon and syria.

What nationality was Vigleik Eide?

Vigleik Eide was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vigleik Eide

· Wikidata: Q7928940

· DBpedia: Vigleik Eide

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