About Ivar Aarseth
Lived 1889 – 1972 (aged 82). Ivar Aarseth was a Norwegian politician.
Ivar Aarseth (5 October 1889 – 31 July 1972) was a Norwegian politician.
He was born in Veøy Municipality to farmers Knut Aarseth and Oline Horsgaard. He was elected representative to the Storting for the periods 1925–1927, 1928–1930, 1934–1936 and 1937–1945, for the Labour Party. During the German occupation of Norway, he was imprisoned and held at the Berg internment camp from October 1944 to March 1945.
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Who was Ivar Aarseth?
Norwegian politician (1889-1972)
When was Ivar Aarseth born?
Ivar Aarseth was born on 5 October 1889 in Veøy Municipality, Rauma Municipality.
When did Ivar Aarseth die?
Ivar Aarseth died on 31 July 1972 in Trondheim, Trondheim municipality.
What was Ivar Aarseth's occupation?
Ivar Aarseth was a politician.
What nationality was Ivar Aarseth?
Ivar Aarseth was Norwegian.
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