About Ola Teigen
Lived 1937 – 1970 (aged 33). Ola Teigen was a Norwegian politician.
Ola Teigen (11 February 1937 – 28 July 1970) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.
He was born in Ankenes Municipality.
He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Nordland during the term 1965–1969. On the local level he was a member of Oslo city council during the term 1963–1967.
From 1964 to 1969 he was the leader of the Workers' Youth League, the youth wing of the Labour Party. He resigned amid a controversy regarding contact with the Central Intelligence Agency, which contributed to his suicide the next year after battling mental illness.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Ola Teigen's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Ola Teigen?
Norwegian politician (1937-1970)
When was Ola Teigen born?
Ola Teigen was born on 11 February 1937.
When did Ola Teigen die?
Ola Teigen died on 28 July 1970.
What was Ola Teigen's occupation?
Ola Teigen was a politician.
What nationality was Ola Teigen?
Ola Teigen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ola Teigen. https://biography.guide/ola-teigen/
MLA: "Ola Teigen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ola-teigen/.
Chicago: "Ola Teigen." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ola-teigen/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:25 UTC