About Ole Furu
Lived 1841 – 1925 (aged 83). Ole Furu was a Norwegian politician, lawyer and bank manager, known for List of County Governors of Akershus and Parliament of Norway.
Ole Andreas Furu (26 December 1841 – 28 November 1925) was a Norwegian lawyer, civil servant and politician.
Furu was born in Trondheim, Norway, the son of Andreas Olsen Furu (1813–1887) and Karen Olsdatter Lien. He grew up on a farm in Sunndal Municipality and earned his law degree in 1867.
He was a member of the Parliament of Norway from 1880 to 1882 and from 1886 to 1888, representing the Conservative Party. He joined Stang's First Cabinet in 1890, first as member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm, later as Minister of the Interior. He was a member Stang's Second Cabinet, where he served as Minister of Auditing, and later Minister of Finance and Customs. He was County Governor of Akershus from 1895 to 1918.
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Who was Ole Furu?
Norwegian politician (1841-1925)
When was Ole Furu born?
Ole Furu was born on 26 December 1841 in Trondheim.
When did Ole Furu die?
Ole Furu died on 28 November 1925 in Oslo.
What was Ole Furu's occupation?
Ole Furu was a politician, lawyer and bank manager.
What was Ole Furu known for?
Ole Furu was known for List of County Governors of Akershus and Parliament of Norway.
What nationality was Ole Furu?
Ole Furu was Norwegian.
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