About Syvert Messel
Lived 1897 – 1978 (aged 80). Syvert Messel was a Norwegian politician, military officer and farmer.
Syvert Tobiassen Messel (22 July 1897 – 3 July 1978) was a Norwegian politician for the Liberal Party.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Vest-Agder in 1950, but was not re-elected in 1954.
Messel was born in Oddernes and was involved in local politics in Oddernes and its successor municipality Kristiansand, as well as Vest-Agder county council. He was deputy mayor of Oddernes from 1934 to 1945 and mayor from 1945 to 1964.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Syvert Messel?
Norwegian politician (1897-1978)
When was Syvert Messel born?
Syvert Messel was born on 22 July 1897 in Oddernes Municipality.
When did Syvert Messel die?
Syvert Messel died on 3 July 1978.
What was Syvert Messel's occupation?
Syvert Messel was a politician, military officer and farmer.
What nationality was Syvert Messel?
Syvert Messel was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Syvert Tobiassen Messel
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