About Torkell Vinje
Lived 1879 – 1955 (aged 75). Torkell Vinje was a Norwegian politician and lensmann.
Torkell Vinje (21 October 1879 – 2 May 1955) was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Rogaland in 1931, and was re-elected on three occasions. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1925–1927.
On the local level he was a member of the municipal council for Skudenes Municipality from 1925 to 1934.
Born in Ullensvang Municipality, he was the son of former government minister Aasmund Halvorsen Vinje (1851-1917) and his wife Borghild (1853-1908), née Fostvedt. Outside politics he worked mainly as the bailiff in Skudenes.
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Who was Torkell Vinje?
Norwegian politician (1879-1955)
When was Torkell Vinje born?
Torkell Vinje was born on 21 October 1879 in Utne.
When did Torkell Vinje die?
Torkell Vinje died on 2 May 1955 in Skudeneshavn.
What was Torkell Vinje's occupation?
Torkell Vinje was a politician and lensmann.
What nationality was Torkell Vinje?
Torkell Vinje was Norwegian.
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