About Jens Steffensen
Lived 1891 – 1961 (aged 70). Jens Steffensen was a Norwegian politician and fisher.
Jens Olai Steffensen (23 March 1891 – 17 October 1961) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland in 1934, and was re-elected on four occasions.
Steffensen was born in Bø Municipality. He was a member of the municipal council of Bø Municipality from 1925 to 1928, and then served as deputy mayor during the terms 1934–1937 and 1937–1941 as well as mayor in 1945.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Jens Steffensen?
Norwegian politician (1891-1961)
When was Jens Steffensen born?
Jens Steffensen was born on 23 March 1891.
When did Jens Steffensen die?
Jens Steffensen died on 17 October 1961.
What was Jens Steffensen's occupation?
Jens Steffensen was a politician and fisher.
What nationality was Jens Steffensen?
Jens Steffensen was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Jens Olai Steffensen
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