About Johannes Hougen
Lived 1854 – 1954 (aged 99). Johannes Hougen was a Norwegian politician.
Knut Johannes Hougen (26 November 1854 – 29 July 1954) was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party. He served as Minister of Education and Church Affairs from 1909 to 1910. Hougen was also a representative for the city of Kristiansand in the Norwegian Parliament in the period 1908–27. He was central to the development of broadcasting in Norway, and in 1932 published the 2-volume work Oslo kringkastingsselskaps historie ("The Development of Oslo Broadcasting Corporation").
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Who was Johannes Hougen?
Norwegian politician (1854–1954)
When was Johannes Hougen born?
Johannes Hougen was born on 26 November 1854 in Kragerø.
When did Johannes Hougen die?
Johannes Hougen died on 29 July 1954 in Bærum Municipality.
What was Johannes Hougen's occupation?
Johannes Hougen was a politician.
What nationality was Johannes Hougen?
Johannes Hougen was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Knut Johannes Hougen
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