Bernt H. Lund: key obituary facts
Is Bernt H. Lund dead? Yes. Bernt H. Lund died on August 5, 2026, at age 101.
Cause of death: Bernt H. Lund's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Bernt H. Lund known for?
He was a Norwegian diplomat.
More about Bernt H. Lund
Born: 14 August 1924.
Place of birth: Aker.
Place of death: Oslo.
Gender: male.
Occupation: diplomat, peace activist, student.
Nationality: Norway.
Education: Stockholm University.
Awards: Commander of the Order of the British Empire, commander of the Order of the Dannebrog, Medal of St. Hallvard.
Father: Diderich H. Lund.
Mother: Sigrid Helliesen Lund.
Spouse: Bente Onsager Lund.
Children: Diderik Lund.
Also known as: Bernt Henrik Lund.
Bernt H.
Lund, the Norwegian civil servant, politician and diplomat who served as Norway’s first ambassador to Namibia, died on August 5, 2026, aged 101. Lund, also known as Bernt Henrik Lund, was born in Aker on August 14, 1924, and went on to hold leading administrative posts in Oslo while working in foreign affairs and foreign aid projects.
A Labour Party politician, he combined municipal service with a diplomatic career and was later appointed ambassador to Namibia from 1990 to 1992. He died in Oslo.