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Karl-Edwin Manshaus

b. 1940

Norwegian civil servant

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About Karl-Edwin Manshaus

Born 1940. Karl-Edwin Manshaus is a Norwegian jurist and businessperson.

Karl-Edwin Manshaus (born 19 February 1940) is a Norwegian businessperson and civil servant.

He was born in Bergen, and holds the cand.jur. degree. He was hired in the Norwegian Ministry of Industry in 1970, then in the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy in 1978 where he became deputy under-secretary of state. From 1984 to 1987 he served as counsellor in energy affairs at the Norwegian embassy in the United States. From 1988 to 2004 he was the permanent under-secretary of state in the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy, the highest-ranking bureaucratic position. Because of a reorganization, his ministry was merged to form the Ministry of Industry and Energy in 1993, but a Ministry of Petroleum and Energy was re-formed in 1997.

In 2004 he was hired in ConocoPhillips.

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Important facts

Born
19 February 1940
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Jurist, businessperson
Nationality
Norway
Positions held
Permanent Secretary

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Karl-Edwin Manshaus?

Norwegian civil servant

When was Karl-Edwin Manshaus born?

Karl-Edwin Manshaus was born on 19 February 1940.

What is Karl-Edwin Manshaus's occupation?

Karl-Edwin Manshaus is a jurist and businessperson.

What nationality is Karl-Edwin Manshaus?

Karl-Edwin Manshaus is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl-Edwin Manshaus

· Wikidata: Q6371385

· DBpedia: Karl-Edwin Manshaus

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