Geilo
Geilo ranks 17,182nd in number of biographies on Pantheon, behind Dapaong, Fyvie, and Kakanj. The most famous people from Geilo are Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen. The most famous people who died in Geilo are Trygve Lie. Geilo has been the birth place of many athletes and the death place of many politicians. Geilo is located in Norway.
Geilo is a centre in the municipality of Hol in Buskerud county, Norway. Geilo is primarily a ski resort town, with around 2,500 inhabitants. It is situated in the valley of Hallingdal, 250 km from Oslo and 260 km from Bergen. The Bergen Line facilitated Geilo's development as the first skiing resort in the country, and it is still one of the largest. It is also known for having some of the most luxurious and expensive holiday cabins in Norway. The center of the town lies at 800 meters above sea level, and its highest point is 1178 meters above sea level. Read more on Wikipedia
People
In 1992, Geilo was the birth place of 1 globally memorable people, including Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen. Additionaly, 1 globally memorable people have passed away in Geilo including Trygve Lie.
People Born in Geilo
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People Deceased in Geilo
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Occupations
Most individuals born in present day Geilo were athletes (1), while most who died were politicians (1).
Occupational Trends
Over the past 100 years, athletes have been the top profession of globally memorable people born in Geilo, including Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen. Whereas, throughout history, athletes have been the profession with the most memorable people born in present day Geilo, including Vetle Sjåstad Christiansen.
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Overlapping Lives
Below is a visual represetation of the lifespans of the top 0 globally memorable people born in Geilo since 1700.
