About Hanne Harlem
Born 1964. Hanne Harlem is a Norwegian politician, embetsperson and advokat.
Hanne Harlem (born 20 November 1964) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. She was personal secretary to Minister of Family and Consumer Affairs in 1990, personal secretary to the Minister of Children and Family Affairs in 1991 and Minister of Justice from 2000 to 2001, in Jens Stoltenberg's first cabinet.
In October 2019, she was nominated to become the next Parliamentary Ombudsman. She assumed office on 1 February 2020.
Personal life She is a daughter of Gudmund Harlem and sister of former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland. She is married to lawyer Sam E. Harris, with whom she has three children.
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Who is Hanne Harlem?
Norwegian jurist and politician
When was Hanne Harlem born?
Hanne Harlem was born on 20 November 1964 in Oslo.
What is Hanne Harlem's occupation?
Hanne Harlem is a politician, embetsperson and advokat.
What nationality is Hanne Harlem?
Hanne Harlem is Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hanne Harlem. https://biography.guide/hanne-harlem/
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