About Johan Martens
Lived 1861 – 1932 (aged 71). Johan Martens was a Norwegian politician and shipbroker.
Johan Martens (20 November 1861 – 19 December 1932) was a Norwegian ship broker, politician for the Liberal Party and sports official.
He was a co-founder of Bergens TF in 1882, the Norwegian Gymnastics Federation in 1890 which he chaired from 1899 to 1911, and chaired Norges Riksforbund for Idræt from 1910 to 1914. He was a member of the City Council of Bergen during several periods.
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Who was Johan Martens?
Norwegian politician (1861-1932)
When was Johan Martens born?
Johan Martens was born on 20 November 1861 in Bergen Municipality.
When did Johan Martens die?
Johan Martens died on 19 December 1932.
What was Johan Martens's occupation?
Johan Martens was a politician and shipbroker.
What nationality was Johan Martens?
Johan Martens was Norwegian.
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