Thormod Fjeld

Thormod Fjeld

pioneer Norway

Thormod Fjeld was a Norwegian television pioneer who played a crucial role in the development of television transmission in Norway during the early 20th century. While much of the credit for the invention of television is often attributed to Scottish inventor John Logie Baird, Fjeld's innovative work in the field has been largely overlooked. As the world prepares to celebrate the centenary of television on January 26, 2026, Fjeld's contributions are being recognized anew, highlighting his importance in the history of broadcasting in Norway.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
5,129
Power
381$
Sentiment
7.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Norway 1 7.00 0.09% +0% 5,421,241 5,129 $403,000 381$
Totals 1 5,421,241 5,129 $403,000 381$
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Norway Norway: Thormod Fjeld was ahead of his time, working with television transmission almost simultaneously with a Scot who showcased the world's first TV image. 7

Aftenposten: Fjernsynet feirer 100 år. De første bildene var 4 x 7 centimeter.