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Jon Tørset

b. 1940

Norwegian politician

Politician Head teacher

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About Jon Tørset

Born 1940. Jon Tørset is a Norwegian politician and head teacher.

Jon Tørset (born 8 July 1940) is a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.

He served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Nordland during the terms 1985–1989 and 1997–2001. He also served as county mayor of Nordland from 1999 to 2007.

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Important facts

Born

8 July 1940, Børsa

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Politician, head teacher

Nationality

Norway

Positions held

Deputy member of the Parliament of Norway, County mayor of Nordland

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jon Tørset's

Henry Cohen, 1st Baron Cohen of Birkenhead

Frequently asked questions

Who is Jon Tørset?

Norwegian politician

When was Jon Tørset born?

Jon Tørset was born on 8 July 1940 in Børsa.

What is Jon Tørset's occupation?

Jon Tørset is a politician and head teacher.

What nationality is Jon Tørset?

Jon Tørset is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jon Tørset

· Wikidata: Q11979192

· DBpedia: Jon Tørset

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