About Johan Andersen
Lived 1902 – 1968 (aged 66). Johan Andersen was a Norwegian politician, shipyard worker and turner.
Johan Andersen (5 May 1902 – 11 May 1968) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.
He was born in Holmestrand.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from the Market towns of Vestfold county in 1945, and was re-elected on five occasions. A year before the end of the last term, he died and was replaced by Willy Jansson.
On the local level he was a member of Horten city council from 1945 to 1947. He chaired the municipal party chapter from 1951 to 1966.
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Who was Johan Andersen?
Norwegian politician (1902-1968)
When was Johan Andersen born?
Johan Andersen was born on 5 May 1902 in Holmestrand.
When did Johan Andersen die?
Johan Andersen died on 11 May 1968.
What was Johan Andersen's occupation?
Johan Andersen was a politician, shipyard worker and turner.
What nationality was Johan Andersen?
Johan Andersen was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Johan Andersen (politician)
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