About Oddleif Olavsen
Lived 1945 – 2022 (aged 76). Oddleif Olavsen was a Norwegian politician, head teacher, whaler, fisher and association football player.
Oddleif Olavsen (9 October 1945 – 5 June 2022) was a Norwegian politician.
Biography A member of the Conservative Party, he served as mayor of Bodø Municipality from 1995 to 1999. He then served on the Nordland County Council from 2003 to 2007.
Olavsen also played football for FK Bodø/Glimt as a goalkeeper in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Oddleif Olavsen died on 5 June 2022 at the age of 76.
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Who was Oddleif Olavsen?
Norwegian politician
When was Oddleif Olavsen born?
Oddleif Olavsen was born on 9 October 1945 in Lofoten.
When did Oddleif Olavsen die?
Oddleif Olavsen died on 5 June 2022.
What was Oddleif Olavsen's occupation?
Oddleif Olavsen was a politician, head teacher, whaler, fisher and association football player.
What nationality was Oddleif Olavsen?
Oddleif Olavsen was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Oddleif Olavsen. https://biography.guide/oddleif-olavsen/
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