Stoltenberg (Norwegian family)

Stoltenberg is a Norwegian family known for its politicians, including two previous government ministers, Minister of Foreign Affairs Thorvald Stoltenberg and Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, the latter of whom served as Secretary General of NATO until October 2024.

Various branches of the family have long political traditions.

The family may be traced back to Henrich Mogenssen Stoltenberg (fl.

[1] Henrich Mogenssen was the great-grandfather of Vincent Stoltenberg (1694-1763) and Jens Stoltenberg (1676-1725), a merchant and a priest, respectively.

While living as a student in Holstein, one of the Stoltenberg family's ancestors adopted this name.

Carl Peter Stoltenberg at the Norwegian Constituent Assembly .
Jens Stoltenberg , Secretary General of NATO .