About August Bertrand Clifton
Lived 1881 – 1955 (aged 73). August Bertrand Clifton was a Norwegian politician, skipper, ironmaster, whaler and naval officer.
August Bertrand Clifton (26 August 1881 – 15 February 1955 ) was a Norwegian shipmaster and politician.
He was born in Tønsberg to ship owner Hans Bruu Johannessen and Sofie Kathrine Nielsen. He was elected representative to the Storting for the period 1925–1927, for the Conservative Party.
Second World War During the Second World War, Clifton was captain on MT Fenris. The ship was torpedoed and damaged by the German submarine U-168 in February 1944, while in the Indian Ocean.
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Who was August Bertrand Clifton?
former Norwegian politician
When was August Bertrand Clifton born?
August Bertrand Clifton was born on 26 August 1881 in Tønsberg.
When did August Bertrand Clifton die?
August Bertrand Clifton died on 15 February 1955 in Teie.
What was August Bertrand Clifton's occupation?
August Bertrand Clifton was a politician, skipper, ironmaster, whaler and naval officer.
What nationality was August Bertrand Clifton?
August Bertrand Clifton was Norwegian.
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