About Carl Winther
Lived 1887 – 1962 (aged 75). Carl Winther was a Norwegian politician and businessperson.
Carl Sigurd Winther (6 October 1887 – 22 December 1962) was a Norwegian businessperson and politician for the Conservative Party.
He was born in Fredrikshald as a son of businessperson Christian Winther (1859–1939) and Anna Høstgaard (1859–1931). He took the middle school exam in 1903, and also had training as a petty officer. He started his career in his father's factory, and took over the factory in 1918.
He was a member of Sarpsborg city council from 1922. From 1923 to 1931 he chaired the local party chapter. He was a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from the Market towns of Østfold and Akershus counties during the term 1937–1945, and met regularly for Robert Rafn in 1938 and 1939.
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Who was Carl Winther?
Norwegian businessman and politician (1887-1962)
When was Carl Winther born?
Carl Winther was born on 6 October 1887 in Halden.
When did Carl Winther die?
Carl Winther died on 22 December 1962 in Sarpsborg.
What was Carl Winther's occupation?
Carl Winther was a politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Carl Winther?
Carl Winther was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Carl Sigurd Winther
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