About Per Arne Olsen
Lived 1961 – 2022 (aged 61). Per Arne Olsen was a Norwegian politician and public relations executive.
Per Arne Lodding Olsen (21 February 1961 – 18 November 2022) was a Norwegian politician who served as a Member of Parliament for the Progress Party, where he held the position as second deputy leader. He served as the governor of Vestfold from 2016 to 2019, and from 2019 until his death was the Governor of Vestfold og Telemark, elected by the King-in-Council. While Vestfold and Telemark merged on 1 January 2020, the office of the Governor was merged a year before, on 1 January 2019.
Olsen served as a deputy Member of Parliament to the Norwegian Parliament from Vestfold from 2001 to 2009. He was also the mayor of Tønsberg Municipality from 2003 until 2009, when he became a Member of Parliament.
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Who was Per Arne Olsen?
Norwegian politician (1961-2022)
When was Per Arne Olsen born?
Per Arne Olsen was born on 21 February 1961 in Tønsberg.
When did Per Arne Olsen die?
Per Arne Olsen died on 18 November 2022.
What was Per Arne Olsen's occupation?
Per Arne Olsen was a politician and public relations executive.
What nationality was Per Arne Olsen?
Per Arne Olsen was Norwegian.
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