About Idar Norstrand
Lived 1915 – 1986 (aged 71). Idar Norstrand was a Norwegian politician, trade unionist and department director.
Idar Olav Norstrand (14 February 1915, Bergen – 8 September 1986) was a Norwegian civil servant, trade unionist and politician for the Labour Party.
He worked as a mail carrier from 1934 to 1941, and later as personnel director in Norway Post from 1957 to 1982. From 1941 to 1945, during the German occupation of Norway, he fled to Stockholm, Sweden and worked at the Norwegian legation there. From 1946 to 1951 he chaired the trade union Norwegian Union of Postmen.
From 1964 to 1965, during the fourth cabinet Gerhardsen, he was appointed Minister of Wages and Prices.
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Who was Idar Norstrand?
Norwegian politician (1915–1986)
When was Idar Norstrand born?
Idar Norstrand was born on 14 February 1915 in Bergen, Bergen Municipality.
When did Idar Norstrand die?
Idar Norstrand died on 8 September 1986.
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Idar Norstrand was a politician, trade unionist and department director.
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Idar Norstrand was Norwegian.
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