Edvard Heiberg (11 June 1911, in Oslo – 10 June 2000, in Oslo) was a Norwegian director and engineer.Heiberg was the youngest son of barrister Axel Heiberg (1875–1952) and his wife Ragnhild Krohg (1879–1947). He had two brothers, Axel Heiberg Jr. (1908–1988) and Bernt Heiberg (1909–2001). In 1937, he married Karin Eldrid Heiberg (1915–92), with whom he had the sons Arvid Heiberg (1937–). and Henning Heiberg (8 September 1940).
He started studying in 1929, and graduated in 1934 from the Norwegian Institute of Technology in Trondheim. In 1935, he was employed by the construction company F. Selmer A/S. In the same year, he became assisting engineer in the Norwegian State Railways. From 1937 to 1938, he managed the construction of the Sørland Line, in particular the section from Kristiansand to Moi Station. During the 1940s, he had various positions in the state railways. From 1949 to 1953, he headed the operation department of the state railways.In 1953, he was appointed managing director of Holmenkolbanen, where he remained until 1967. He was also chairman of the Norwegian Polytechnic Society from 1958 to 1959, and chairman of the Institute of Transport Economics between 1963 and 1970. After that, he returned to the Norwegian State Railways, where he was appointed director-general. During his leadership of the company, Heiberg became famous for the phrase "The railway is being strangled by impotent car users".Heiberg was the last director-general of the state railways who lived in the large director-general house of the company at Filipstad in Oslo. In 1978, he retired from his position in the state railways. He was the last director-general of the state company who had voluntary resigned from the position.In 1972, he was decorated as a Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. He was also decorated with the Danish Order of the Dannebrog and the Swedish Order of the Polar Star. Heiberg died on 10 June 2000 in Oslo, the day before his 89th birthday.
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Some of their strengths
Edvard Heiberg has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Intelligent, Practical, Energetic, Passionate, Communicative, Optimistic, and Adventurous.
Charming and Quick-witted
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Edvard Heiberg is someone who is a charming, quick-witted, and energetic person who combines passion and intelligence with an ability to feel what others are feeling and to effectively communicate with them. A person who sees life as a journey not a destination.
Adventurous and Free
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Edvard Heiberg well know them as someone who can be talented, wayward and free, like a big river or the ocean.
Methodical and Exacting
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Edvard Heiberg as someone who is careful, methodical, and a perfectionist.
A person who forms successful business partnerships, who appreciates the variety the world has to offer, who takes a frugal approach to life and tends to be a workaholic, and who engages in things that let them express their opinion.
Wise and Deep
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Edvard Heiberg is someone who tends to have an internal innate wisdom, and who people tend to see as an "old soul".
They are also someone who is patient, assertive, and who is a natural leader that likes to help others in need.
Logical and Reasonable
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Edvard Heiberg tends to be someone who is understanding, logical, and reasonable. Who can be intellectual and intuitive, speak the truth at any cost, be witty and sociable, and live life to its fullest.
Some of Edvard Heiberg's challenges
While Edvard Heiberg has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Edvard Heiberg can be Pleasure-seeking, Hypocritical, Self-centered, Impulsive, Careless, Hesitant, and Narcissistic.
Hypocritical and Self-centered
One of Edvard Heiberg's key challenges is that they are someone who can be perceived as hypocritical and self-centered.
Edvard Heiberg must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Sensitive and Critical
Edvard Heiberg is someone who can be insecure, critical, and pessimistic, who can have difficulty relaxing, can be possessive and jealous, and who can have difficulty listening to others' opinions and perspectives and make hasty decisions.
Indecisive and Distracted
Finally, Edvard Heiberg also can have a hard time staying focused and can easily become restless.
