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Anders Gåsland

b. 1968

Norwegian psychiatrist and politician

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Born 1968. Anders Gåsland is a Norwegian politician and psychiatrist.

Anders Gaasland, formerly Anders Gåsland (born 16 January 1968) is a Norwegian politician, formerly for the Christian Democratic Party. Openly homosexual, he is considered an important promoter of gay rights in Norway.

Life He was born in Rælingen. In 1992, he took over as chairman of the Youth of the Christian People's Party, the youth wing of the Christian Democratic Party. In the autumn of 1992, he came out as a homosexual, in the prime time news programme Lørdagsrevyen. Shortly after, he was removed from the party ticket for the 1993 Norwegian parliamentary election. Originally willing to continue as chairman of the Youth of the Christian People's Party, he was pressured to resign from this position. He was succeeded by Andreas E. Eidsaa.

Gåsland later joined the Liberal Party. He was included on the party ticket in Oslo ahead of the 2001 parliamentary election, but was not elected. He works as a psychiatrist.

In 1993, he published the autobiographical book Alltid freidig which details his experience as a gay person in the Christian Democratic Party.

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Important facts

Birth century
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Education
University of Oslo
Positions held
President of Norwegian Young Christian Democrats
Also known as
Anders Gaasland

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Anders Gåsland?

Norwegian psychiatrist and politician

When was Anders Gåsland born?

Anders Gåsland was born on 16 January 1968 in Rælingen.

What is Anders Gåsland's occupation?

Anders Gåsland is a politician and psychiatrist.

What nationality is Anders Gåsland?

Anders Gåsland is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Anders Gåsland

· Wikidata: Q4753797

· DBpedia: Anders Gåsland

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