About Johannes Olai Olsen
Lived 1895 – 1974 (aged 78). Johannes Olai Olsen was a Norwegian politician and fisher.
Johannes Olai Olsen (3 October 1895 – 16 January 1974) was a Norwegian fisher and politician for the Labour Party.
He was born in Måsøy Municipality.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Finnmark in 1945, and was re-elected on four occasions.
Olsen was mayor of Måsøy Municipality between 1928 and 1946, with the exception of a period between 1940 and 1945, during the German occupation of Norway. He was also a long-time member of Finnmark county council.
His son Trygve Olsen later became mayor of Måsøy, as well as a cabinet member.
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Who was Johannes Olai Olsen?
Norwegian politician (1895-1974)
When was Johannes Olai Olsen born?
Johannes Olai Olsen was born on 3 October 1895 in Måsøy Municipality.
When did Johannes Olai Olsen die?
Johannes Olai Olsen died on 16 January 1974 in Måsøy Municipality.
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Johannes Olai Olsen was a politician and fisher.
What nationality was Johannes Olai Olsen?
Johannes Olai Olsen was Norwegian.
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