About Olav Bjørkum
Lived 1859 – 1936 (aged 76). Olav Bjørkum was a Norwegian politician.
Olav Dominikusson Bjørkum (1859–1936) was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.
He graduated from Stord Teachers College in 1879, and worked as a school teacher from 1880 to 1882 before turning to farming.
As a politician he was a member of the municipal council of Aardal Municipality, and served as mayor from 1899 to 1904. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament during the term 1900–1903.
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Who was Olav Bjørkum?
Norwegian politician (1859–1936)
When was Olav Bjørkum born?
Olav Bjørkum was born on 15 May 1859.
When did Olav Bjørkum die?
Olav Bjørkum died on 8 May 1936.
What was Olav Bjørkum's occupation?
Olav Bjørkum was a politician.
What nationality was Olav Bjørkum?
Olav Bjørkum was Norwegian.
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