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Olav Elias Sønderland

1942 – 2023

Norwegian jurist

Chief of police
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Lived 1942 – 2023 (aged 81). Olav Elias Sønderland was a Norwegian chief of police.

Olav Sønderland (18 November 1942 – 18 November 2023) was a Norwegian jurist and police chief.

Personal life and education Born in Bodø Municipality on 18 November 1942, Sønderland graduated in jurisprudence from the University of Oslo in 1968.

Career Sønderland worked as police officer in Sandefjord Municipality from 1970 to 1978. He served as police chief in Sør-Varanger Municipality from 1978 to 1985, in Bodø from 1985 to 1992, in Stavanger Municipality from 1992, and Rogaland from 2002 to 2007.

Awards In 2007 Sønderland received the Norwegian Police Cross of Honour.

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Important facts

Born
18 November 1942, Bodø Municipality
Birth century
20th century
Died
18 November 2023, Stavanger
Occupation
Chief of police
Nationality
Norway
Education
University of Oslo Faculty of Law
Awards
Norwegian Police Cross of Honour; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Olav Elias Sønderland?

Norwegian jurist (1942–2023)

When was Olav Elias Sønderland born?

Olav Elias Sønderland was born on 18 November 1942 in Bodø Municipality.

When did Olav Elias Sønderland die?

Olav Elias Sønderland died on 18 November 2023 in Stavanger.

What was Olav Elias Sønderland's occupation?

Olav Elias Sønderland was a chief of police.

What nationality was Olav Elias Sønderland?

Olav Elias Sønderland was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Olav Elias Sønderland

· Wikidata: Q11993424

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