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Gunnar Block Watne

1929 – 2016

Norwegian engineer

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About Gunnar Block Watne

Lived 1929 – 2016 (aged 87). Gunnar Block Watne was a Norwegian engineer and director.

Gunnar Block Watne (8 July 1929 – 28 September 2016) was a Norwegian engineer and businessperson.

He was born in Sandnes, a son of timber trader Gabriel Block Watne and Randi Øglænd. Block Watne was a pioneer in introducing prefabricated houses in Norway. In the early 1980s his company Block Watne was the largest house building contractor in Scandinavia.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gunnar Block Watne?

Norwegian engineer (1929-2016)

When was Gunnar Block Watne born?

Gunnar Block Watne was born on 8 July 1929 in Sandnes Municipality.

When did Gunnar Block Watne die?

Gunnar Block Watne died on 28 September 2016.

What was Gunnar Block Watne's occupation?

Gunnar Block Watne was an engineer and director.

What nationality was Gunnar Block Watne?

Gunnar Block Watne was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gunnar Block Watne

· Wikidata: Q17385661

· DBpedia: Gunnar Block Watne

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