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Scandinavia Scandinavia; Sámi languages: /. ( ) is a subregion in Northern Europe, with strong historical, cultural, and linguistic ties between its constituent peoples. In English usage, ''Scandinavia'' most commonly refers to Denmark, Norway, and Swe ...

n male name, meaning "Heir of clanchief", i.e. prince or similar. Notable people named Erling include:

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Erling Aas-Eng Erling Aas-Eng (born 9 January 1965) is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Hedmark Hedmark () was a county in Norway before 1 January 2020, bordering Trøndel ...

(born 1965), Norwegian politician * Erling Aastad (1898–1963), Norwegian long jumper and sprinter * Erling Aksdal (born 1953), Norwegian jazz pianist and composer * Erling Andersen (1905–1993), American cross-country skier * Erling Andersen (born 1960), Norwegian race walker * Erling Anger (1909–1999), Norwegian civil servant * Erling Bauck (1924–2004), Norwegian World War II resistance member and writer * Erling Blöndal Bengtsson (1932–2013), Danish cellist * Erling Brøndum (1930–2017), Danish journalist and politician *

Erling Christophersen Erling Christophersen (April 17, 1898 – November 9, 1994) was a Norwegian botanist, geographer and diplomat. He participated in and led several notable scientific expeditions in the 20th century, including the fifth Tanager Expedition (1924) to ...

(1898–1994), Norwegian botanist, geographer and diplomat * Erling Dorf (1905–1984), American geologist * Erling Drangsholt (1885–1950), Norwegian actor *

Erling Eidem Erling Eidem (23 April 1880 – 14 April 1972) was a Swedish theologian who served as archbishop of Uppsala 1931–1950. Eidem was son of Anders Magnus Andersson, a merchant in Gothenburg, and his spouse Pauline Eidem, whose maiden name h ...

(1880–1972), Swedish theologian who served as archbishop of Uppsala 1931–1950 *

Erling Folkvord Erling Folkvord (born 15 June 1949) is a Norwegian politician for the Red party, and a former member of the Parliament of Norway. A revolutionary socialist, he was one of the leading members of the Workers' Communist Party and the Red Electoral ...

(born 1949), Norwegian politician *

Erling Haaland Erling Braut Haaland (; born 21 July 2000) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a striker for club Manchester City and the Norway national team. Considered one of the best players in the world, he is known for his speed, stre ...

(born 2000), Norwegian footballer *

Erling Jevne Erling Jevne (born 24 March 1966 in Lillehammer, Oppland) is a former Norwegian cross-country skier who competed from 1987 to 2005. He won two medals at the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano with a gold in the 4 × 10 km relay and a silver in ...

(born 1966), Norwegian cross-country skier *

Erling Amandus Johansen Erling Amandus Johansen (7 August 1886 – 27 May 1961) was a Norwegian politician. He was born in Christiania to Edward Johansen and Gulda Amunda Nordseth. He was elected representative to the Storting The Storting ( no, Stortinget ) (lit. ...

(1886–1961), Norwegian politician * Erling Kagge (born 1963), Norwegian explorer, lawyer, art collector, entrepreneur, politician, author and publisher *

Erling Knudtzon Erling Knudtzon (born 15 December 1988) is a Norwegian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eliteserien club Molde. Club career Early career Knudtzon began his career with Ullern, joining FC Lyn Oslo in 2007. He made his first ...

(born 1988), Norwegian footballer * Erling Kongshaug (1915–1993), Norwegian rifle shooter *

Erling Krogh Erling Krogh (September 12, 1888 – October 28, 1968) was a Norwegian operatic tenor. Biography Krogh was born in Kristiania (now Oslo). He attended the Oslo Cathedral School until 1905, and then studied at the Royal Academy of Arts and Cra ...

(1888–1968), Norwegian operatic tenor *

Erling Lorentzen Erling Sven Lorentzen (28 January 1923 – 9 March 2021) was a Norwegian-Brazilian shipowner and industrialist. He founded Aracruz Celulose in 1968. He was the widower of Princess Ragnhild, the eldest child of King Olav V of Norway. In addit ...

(1923–2021), Norwegian-Brazilian shipowner and industrialist *

Erling Mandelmann Erling Mandelmann (18 November 1935 – 14 January 2018) was a Danish photographer. He began his career as a freelance photojournalist in the mid-1960s. Biography Mandelmann worked for 40 years as a freelance photojournalist and portrait p ...

(1935–2018), Danish photographer *

Erling Dekke Næss Erling Dekke Næss (5 September 1901 – 7 February 1993) was a Norwegian shipowner and businessman. Brother of philosopher Arne Dekke Næss, his nephew was the mountaineer and businessman Arne Næss Jr. Best known for his early adoption of fla ...

(1901–1993), Norwegian shipowner and businessman *

Erling Persson Erling Persson (21 January 1917 – 28 October 2002) was the founder of H&M (Hennes & Mauritz). He got the idea following a post-World War II trip to the United States: He was impressed by the country's efficient, high-volume stores. He establish ...

(1917–2002), Swedish founder of H&M *

Erling Skakke Erling Skakke (1115 – 18 June 1179) was a Norwegian Jarl during the 12th century. He was the father of Magnus V, who reigned as King of Norway from 1161 to 1184. Biography Erling Ormsson was born at Etne in the county of Hordaland, Norway. He ...

(1115–1179), 12th century Norwegian earl *

Erling Skjalgsson Erling Skjalgsson, på Sola (Sola, Rogaland, 975 – Boknafjorden, 21 December 1028, bur. Sola, Rogaland), "Rygekongen", Herse/Høvding i Rogaland, was a Norwegian political leader of the late 10th and early 11th century. He has been commonly se ...

(975–1028), Norwegian political leader of the late 10th and early 11th century *

Erling Steinvegg Erling Magnusson Steinvegg or Erlingr Magnússon Steinveggr (died March 1207) was the candidate of the Bagler for the Norwegian throne from 1204 until his death. His candidacy resulted in the second Bagler War which lasted until 1208, when the quest ...

(died 1207), candidate of Bagler to the Norwegian throne from 1204 to 1207 *

Erling von Mende Erling von Mende (born October 10, 1940) has been professor of Sinology at the FU Berlin since 1983. He is specialised in the social and economic history of the early Song dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty. Biography In 1969 von Mende gained ...

(born 1940), German professor of

Sinology Sinology, or Chinese studies, is an academic discipline that focuses on the study of China primarily through Chinese philosophy, language, literature, culture and history and often refers to Western scholarship. Its origin "may be traced to t ...

FU Berlin The Free University of Berlin (, often abbreviated as FU Berlin or simply FU) is a public research university in Berlin, Germany. It is consistently ranked among Germany's best universities, with particular strengths in political science and t ...

Erling Viksjø Erling Viksjø (4 July 1910 – 2 December 1971) was a Norwegian architect. Viksjø was an early exponent of architectural modernism. He was also noted for his use of textured concrete as a building material in a number of his designs. ...

(1910–1971), Norwegian architect *

Erling Wold Erling Wold (born January 30, 1958 in Burbank, California) is a San Francisco based composer of opera and contemporary classical music. He is best known for his later chamber operas, and his early experiments as a microtonalist. Life Wold was ...

(born 1958), American contemporary composer

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* Tapani Erling (born 1945), is a Finnish economist

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