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Lars Leiro

1914 – 2005

Norwegian politician

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About Lars Leiro

Lived 1914 – 2005 (aged 90). Lars Leiro was a Norwegian politician, embetsperson, farmer, agriculture teacher and statsforvalter.

Lars Leiro (13 April 1914 – 22 March 2005) was a Norwegian politician for the Centre Party.

He was born in Haus Municipality. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1958, and was re-elected on two occasions. From August to September 1963 he served as the Minister of Transport and Communications during the short-lived centre-right cabinet Lyng. During his stints as cabinet member his seat in the Parliament was taken by Eilif Åsbo. His career in politics ended with the post of County Governor of Hordaland, which he held from 1966 to 1984.

Leiro was a member of the municipal council of Voss Municipality from 1947 to 1960, serving as mayor in the period 1955–1959. Having grown up in Frekhaug, he had become a farmer in Voss in 1941, from which he stepped down in 1976. He held numerous posts in local and national boards and committees.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Norway, Minister of Transport and Communications, County Governor of Hordaland
Awards
Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lars Leiro?

Norwegian politician (1914-2005)

When was Lars Leiro born?

Lars Leiro was born on 13 April 1914 in Haus.

When did Lars Leiro die?

Lars Leiro died on 22 March 2005 in Oslo.

What was Lars Leiro's occupation?

Lars Leiro was a politician, embetsperson, farmer, agriculture teacher and statsforvalter.

What nationality was Lars Leiro?

Lars Leiro was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lars Leiro

· Wikidata: Q329352

· DBpedia: Lars Leiro

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