About Christian Astrup
Lived 1909 – 1983 (aged 73). Christian Astrup was a Norwegian politician, economist and forester.
Christian Astrup (1909–1983) was a Norwegian economist, forester and politician for Nasjonal Samling.
Astrup was born in Solør. From October 1944 he served as acting Minister of Social Affairs in the Quisling regime, the puppet government headed by Vidkun Quisling during the German occupation of Norway, while Johan Andreas Lippestad was absent as responsible for the evacuation of Finnmark. Astrup was sentenced to eight years forced labor in the legal purge in Norway after World War II.
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Who was Christian Astrup?
Norwegian politician and economist
When was Christian Astrup born?
Christian Astrup was born on 31 December 1909 in Solør.
When did Christian Astrup die?
Christian Astrup died on 30 May 1983.
What was Christian Astrup's occupation?
Christian Astrup was a politician, economist and forester.
What nationality was Christian Astrup?
Christian Astrup was Norwegian.
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