Halvard Olsen
Norwegian politician and trade union leader
About Halvard Olsen
Lived 1886 – 1966 (aged 80). Halvard Olsen was a Norwegian politician, trade unionist and ironworker.
Halvard Olsen (23 January 1886 – 5 August 1966) was a Norwegian politician and trade Union leader.
Olsen was born in Kvæfjord Municipality. He chaired the Norwegian Union of Iron and Metal Workers from 1919, and then the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions from 1925 to 1934.
He was also deputy chairman of the Communist Party of Norway and the first holders of this post.
During the German occupation of Norway he became a collaborator with Nasjonal Samling and the occupants. In 1946, he was sentenced to forced labour, but pardoned in 1950.
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Who was Halvard Olsen?
Norwegian politician and trade union leader
When was Halvard Olsen born?
Halvard Olsen was born on 23 January 1886 in Kvæfjord Municipality.
When did Halvard Olsen die?
Halvard Olsen died on 5 August 1966 in Oslo.
What was Halvard Olsen's occupation?
Halvard Olsen was a politician, trade unionist and ironworker.
What nationality was Halvard Olsen?
Halvard Olsen was Norwegian.
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