About Odd Fossum
Lived 1905 – 1958 (aged 52). Odd Fossum was a Norwegian politician and trade unionist.
Odd Fossum (15 December 1905 – 23 July 1958) was a Norwegian shop assistant, and leader of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions from 1941 to 1945, under the Nazi regime during the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany. He was also the leader of NS Faggruppeorganisasjon from 12 October 1940 to September 1944, when he was succeeded by Olav M. Hoff.
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Who was Odd Fossum?
Norwegian shop assistant and trade unionist (1905–1958)
When was Odd Fossum born?
Odd Fossum was born on 15 December 1905 in Elverum Municipality.
When did Odd Fossum die?
Odd Fossum died on 23 July 1958.
What was Odd Fossum's occupation?
Odd Fossum was a politician and trade unionist.
What nationality was Odd Fossum?
Odd Fossum was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Odd Fossum. https://biography.guide/odd-fossum/
MLA: "Odd Fossum." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/odd-fossum/.
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