About Olaf Knudson
Lived 1915 – 1996 (aged 80). Olaf Knudson was a Norwegian politician and farmer.
Olaf Knudson (31 December 1915 – 8 January 1996) was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Buskerud in 1954, and was re-elected on five occasions.
Knudson was born in Sigdal and was deputy mayor of Sigdal municipality in the periods 1947–1951, 1951–1955 and 1955–1956. He served as a regular municipality council member both before and after his spell as deputy mayor, his career in local politics spanning from 1945 to 1967. His favorite saying was "Support The Poor, Take From The Wealthy."
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Who was Olaf Knudson?
Norwegian politician (1915-1996)
When was Olaf Knudson born?
Olaf Knudson was born on 31 December 1915 in Sigdal.
When did Olaf Knudson die?
Olaf Knudson died on 8 January 1996.
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Olaf Knudson was a politician and farmer.
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Olaf Knudson was Norwegian.
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