About Bengt Norling
Lived 1925 – 2002 (aged 77). Bengt Norling was a Swedish politician, trade unionist and civil servant.
Bengt Norling (1925–2002) was a Swedish social democrat politician who held several government posts. He was the minister of communications (Transport) from 1969 and 1976 and the governor of Värmland from 1977 to 1990.
Biography Norling was born in Malmö in 1925 and raised in Norrbotten. At 15 he began to work as a metal worker and then became a railway official in Vansbro. Norling remained in the post until 1976.
Following his retirement Norling settled in Karlstad with his wife, Elizabeth. They had a son. He died at age 77 on 2 June 2002.
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Who was Bengt Norling?
Swedish politician
When was Bengt Norling born?
Bengt Norling was born on 12 January 1925 in Malmö Sankt Pauli parish.
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Bengt Norling died on 2 June 2002 in Sollentuna parish.
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Bengt Norling was a politician, trade unionist and civil servant.
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Bengt Norling was Swedish.
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