About Knut Tjønneland
Lived 1907 – 2002 (aged 94–95). Knut Tjønneland was a Norwegian politician and sous-chef.
Knut Tjønneland (1907 – 2002) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.
He was a son of fellow Labour politician Søren Tjønneland. He attended Tanks Upper Secondary School. During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany, he was imprisoned.
He is known as mayor of Bergen, the second largest city in Norway, from 1953 to 1960. He was also deputy mayor in 1950–1953 and 1960–1961. During his period as mayor, Bergen bought the district Fyllingsdalen from Fana municipality, and the Puddefjord Bridge was constructed.
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Who was Knut Tjønneland?
Norwegian politician
When was Knut Tjønneland born?
Knut Tjønneland was born on 11 January 1907 in Bergen Municipality.
When did Knut Tjønneland die?
Knut Tjønneland died in 2002 in Bergen Municipality.
What was Knut Tjønneland's occupation?
Knut Tjønneland was a politician and sous-chef.
What nationality was Knut Tjønneland?
Knut Tjønneland was Norwegian.
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