About Johan E. Mellbye
Lived 1866 – 1954 (aged 88). Johan E. Mellbye was a Norwegian politician, farmer and landlord.
Johan Egeberg Mellbye (11 November 1866 – 17 December 1954 ) was a Norwegian farmer and politician who served as the first leader of the Norwegian Centre Party from 1920 to 1921. He also served as Minister of Agriculture 1904–1905, then representing the Conservative Party.
His son Jan E. Mellbye ran the family farm and became chairman of the Norwegian Agrarian Association and Selskapet Ny Jord.
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Who was Johan E. Mellbye?
Norwegian politician
When was Johan E. Mellbye born?
Johan E. Mellbye was born on 11 November 1866 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.
When did Johan E. Mellbye die?
Johan E. Mellbye died on 17 December 1954 in Nes.
What was Johan E. Mellbye's occupation?
Johan E. Mellbye was a politician, farmer and landlord.
What nationality was Johan E. Mellbye?
Johan E. Mellbye was Norwegian.
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