Harald Wergeland (rector)

He was born in Vardal as a son of rector Håkon Wergeland (1878–1971) and Wilhelmine Kathrine Kielland (1873–1962).

He studied at the State School of Gymnastics, and also in a dozen European countries.

When it changed its name to the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences in 1968, he became a counsellor.

He issued several textbooks on gymnastics, physical education and handball, and edited the magazine Kroppsøving from 1950.

He also served as chair of Landsnevnden for skoleidrett and president of the Norwegian Life Saving Society.