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Rolf Andersen

1897 – 1980

Norwegian diplomat

Diplomat Goodwill ambassadorEnvoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary
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About Rolf Andersen

Lived 1897 – 1980 (aged 83). Rolf Andersen was a Norwegian diplomat, goodwill ambassador and envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.

Rolf Andersen (25 July 1897 – 25 July 1980) was a Norwegian diplomat.

He was a deputy under-secretary of state in the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and participated in the Norwegian delegation to the Paris Peace Conference, 1946. He was later a Norwegian envoy to Switzerland, the Norwegian ambassador to Italy to 1958, to Denmark from 1958 to 1963, and in France from 1963 to 1967.

He was the father of Rolf Trolle Andersen, who became ambassador to France too.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Ambassador of Norway to France, Ambassador of Norway to Italy, Ambassador of Norway to Denmark
Awards
Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎; Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic; Order of Isabella the Catholic‎; Grand Officer of the Legion of Honour; Officer of the Order of the Crown of Italy; Order of the Oak Crown; Order of Christ; Officer of the Order of Polonia Restituta; King George V Silver Jubilee Medal; Honorary award of the Norwegian Red Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Rolf Andersen?

Norwegian diplomat (1897–1980)

When was Rolf Andersen born?

Rolf Andersen was born on 25 July 1897 in Skjeberg Municipality.

When did Rolf Andersen die?

Rolf Andersen died on 25 July 1980.

What was Rolf Andersen's occupation?

Rolf Andersen was a diplomat, goodwill ambassador and envoy extraordinary and minister plenipotentiary.

What nationality was Rolf Andersen?

Rolf Andersen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Rolf Andersen

· Wikidata: Q3436198

· DBpedia: Rolf Andersen (diplomat)

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