About Einar Hærland
Lived 1909 – 1944 (aged 35). Einar Hærland was a Norwegian military personnel.
Einar Hærland (3 January 1909 – 12 June 1944) was a Norwegian military officer who was executed during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany.
He was born in Solum to Ole Hærland and his wife Marie, née Knudsen. Einar Hærland married, had two children, and settled in Oslo with his family.
Hærland embarked on a military career and was promoted to captain following the battles in Northern Norway during the Norwegian Campaign. When the fighting subsided and Germany occupied Norway, he was employed by the police while also engaging in illegal resistance work. Hærland is buried at Vestre gravlund.
Comedian Anne-Kat Hærland is Einar Hærland's granddaughter.
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Who was Einar Hærland?
Norwegian military officer (1909–1944)
When was Einar Hærland born?
Einar Hærland was born on 3 January 1909 in Solum Municipality, Skien.
When did Einar Hærland die?
Einar Hærland died on 12 June 1944 in Sporveisgata, Oslo Municipality.
What was Einar Hærland's occupation?
Einar Hærland was a military personnel.
What nationality was Einar Hærland?
Einar Hærland was Norwegian.
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