About Thor Breien
Lived 1899 – 1973 (aged 74). Thor Breien was a Norwegian judge and lagmann.
Thor Breien (9 February 1899 – 18 December 1973 ) was a Norwegian judge.
He was born in Kristiania to judge Haakon Hasberg Breien and Andrea Landstad. He graduated as cand.jur. in 1921. He was judge at the Eidsivating Court of Appeal from 1946 to 1970, and served as acting Supreme Court Justice in 1957. He was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 1969.
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Who was Thor Breien?
Norwegian judge
When was Thor Breien born?
Thor Breien was born on 9 February 1899 in Oslo, Oslo Municipality.
When did Thor Breien die?
Thor Breien died on 18 December 1973.
What was Thor Breien's occupation?
Thor Breien was a judge and lagmann.
What nationality was Thor Breien?
Thor Breien was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thor Breien. https://biography.guide/thor-breien/
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