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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 (born 1965), Norwegian politician *

Erling Aastad Erling Rudolf Aastad (2 March 1898 – 30 June 1963) was a Norwegian long jumper and sprinter. He was born in Kristiania. At the 1920 Summer Olympics he finished fifth in the long jump final with a jump of 6.885 metres. He also competed for the ...

(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 Erling Anger (17 April 1909 – 22 April 1999) was a Norwegian civil servant. He was born in Kristiansund, and is a cand.jur. by education. He was hired as chief administrative officer of finances in Trondheim in 1950, and as County Governor ...

(1909–1999), Norwegian civil servant *

Erling Bauck Erling Bauck (8 April 1924 – February 2004) was a Norwegian resistance member and writer. He was in Nazi captivity from 1942 to 1945 during World War II, first in Norway, then from 1944 in Auschwitz. War years He was born in Mosjøen, Nordl ...

(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 (1898–1994), Norwegian botanist, geographer and diplomat * Erling Dorf (1905–1984), American geologist * Erling Drangsholt (1885–1950), Norwegian actor * Erling Eidem (1880–1972), Swedish theologian who served as archbishop of Uppsala 1931–1950 * Erling Folkvord (born 1949), Norwegian politician * Erling Haaland (born 2000), Norwegian footballer * Erling Jevne (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 Norway, Norwegian professional Association football, footballer who plays as a midfielder for Eliteserien club Molde FK, Molde. Club career Early career Knudtzon began his career with Ullern IF, Uller ...

(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 (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 Tapani Erling (born 22 May 1945), is a Finland, Finnish economist. He was the Director-General of Finnish Customs. In July 2006 he was elected chairman of the Council of the World Customs Organization. Before being nominated to the head to the Fi ...

(born 1945), is a Finnish economist

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