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Torolf Rein

b. 1934

Norwegian admiral

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About Torolf Rein

Born 1934. Torolf Rein is a Norwegian military personnel.

Torolf Rein (born 20 October 1934) is a Norwegian military officer, an admiral of the Royal Norwegian Navy. He served as Chief of Defence of Norway from 1989 to 1994.

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Important facts

Born

20 October 1934, Fusa Municipality

Birth century

20th century

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

Norway

Positions held

Chief of Defence of Norway

Awards

Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav; Defence Service Medal with Laurel Branch; Defence Service Medal; Royal Norwegian Navy National Service Medal with 3 stars; Norwegian Reservists Association award of honor; The National Rifle Association of Norway award of honor

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Torolf Rein's

Artturi Ilmari Virtanen

Frequently asked questions

Who is Torolf Rein?

Norwegian admiral

When was Torolf Rein born?

Torolf Rein was born on 20 October 1934 in Fusa Municipality.

What is Torolf Rein's occupation?

Torolf Rein is a military personnel.

What nationality is Torolf Rein?

Torolf Rein is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Torolf Rein

· Wikidata: Q7826232

· DBpedia: Torolf Rein

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