Knut Markhus
Norwegian politician and contributing editor
About Knut Markhus
Lived 1878 – 1963 (aged 84). Knut Markhus was a Norwegian politician, editing staff, teacher and head teacher.
Knut Markhus (7 November 1878 – 7 August 1963) was a Norwegian educator and politician.
He was born in Skånevik Municipality. He edited the newspaper Haugesunds Avis from 1911 to 1913. In 1913 he founded the folk high school , where he eventually served as headmaster. He was elected to the Storting from Hordaland for the periods 1922–1930 and 1937–1945, representing the Liberal Party. He chaired Noregs Mållag from 1936 to 1946.
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Who was Knut Markhus?
Norwegian politician and contributing editor
When was Knut Markhus born?
Knut Markhus was born on 7 November 1878 in Skånevik, Skånevik Municipality.
When did Knut Markhus die?
Knut Markhus died on 7 August 1963.
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Knut Markhus was a politician, editing staff, teacher and head teacher.
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Knut Markhus was Norwegian.
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