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Jakob Martinus Remseth

1897 – 1969

Norwegian politician

Politician Manufacturing workerResistance fighter

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About Jakob Martinus Remseth

Lived 1897 – 1969 (aged 71). Jakob Martinus Remseth was a Norwegian politician, manufacturing worker, resistance fighter, political prisoner and factory employee.

Jakob Martinus Remseth (5 October 1897 – 4 May 1969) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.

He was born in Dønnes Municipality.

He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland in 1945, and was re-elected on four occasions. He had previously been a deputy representative in the period 1937–1945.

Remseth was mayor of Sauda Municipality during the terms 1937–1941, 1945–1947 and 1947–1951.

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Important facts

Born

5 October 1897, Dønna Municipality

Birth century

19th century

Died

4 May 1969, Sauda Municipality

Occupation

Politician, manufacturing worker, resistance fighter, political prisoner, factory employee

Nationality

Norway

Positions held

Member of the Parliament of Norway, Deputy member of the Parliament of Norway

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jakob Martinus Remseth's

Giacomo Luigi Ciamician

Wilhelm Ludwig Johannsen

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jakob Martinus Remseth?

Norwegian politician

When was Jakob Martinus Remseth born?

Jakob Martinus Remseth was born on 5 October 1897 in Dønna Municipality.

When did Jakob Martinus Remseth die?

Jakob Martinus Remseth died on 4 May 1969 in Sauda Municipality.

What was Jakob Martinus Remseth's occupation?

Jakob Martinus Remseth was a politician, manufacturing worker, resistance fighter, political prisoner and factory employee.

What nationality was Jakob Martinus Remseth?

Jakob Martinus Remseth was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jakob Martinus Remseth

· Wikidata: Q6125317

· DBpedia: Jakob Martinus Remseth

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