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Olaf Bjerke

1893 – 1957

Norwegian politician

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About Olaf Bjerke

Lived 1893 – 1957 (aged 64). Olaf Bjerke was a Norwegian politician, trade unionist and railwayman.

Olaf Bjerke (6 January 1893 – 21 September 1957) was a Norwegian trade unionist and politician for the Communist Party.

During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany he was arrested on 10 September 1941 after the milk strike. He was imprisoned at Møllergata 19, then in Grini concentration camp, then in Sachsenhausen concentration camp until the end of World War II. The communist inmates formed a caucus in the camp, and Bjerke was among the leading members along with Kristian Mugaas, Johan Strand Johansen, Olaf Skramstad, Halvor Sørum and Erling Heiestad.

A railway worker, The electoral committee had been unified in its support of Bjerke, but reportedly Haakon Lie and Trygve Bratteli swayed the result in Trana's favor. He did become elected to the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions secretariat, as the only communist.

He also entered the Communist Party leadership stratum. Bjerke served as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Oslo during the term 1954–1957. He died in September 1957.

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Deputy member of the Parliament of Norway

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Olaf Bjerke?

Norwegian politician (1893–1957)

When was Olaf Bjerke born?

Olaf Bjerke was born on 6 January 1893 in Eidsberg Municipality, Indre Østfold Municipality.

When did Olaf Bjerke die?

Olaf Bjerke died on 21 September 1957 in Oslo Municipality.

What was Olaf Bjerke's occupation?

Olaf Bjerke was a politician, trade unionist and railwayman.

What nationality was Olaf Bjerke?

Olaf Bjerke was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olaf Bjerke

· Wikidata: Q7082933

· DBpedia: Olaf Bjerke

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