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Vegard Wennesland

b. 1983

Norwegian politician

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About Vegard Wennesland

Born 1983. Vegard Wennesland is a Norwegian politician.

Vegard Grøslie Wennesland (born 14 December 1983) is a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.

In the general election in 2013, he was elected deputy representative to the Storting (the Norwegian parliament) from Oslo. Wennesland met for two weeks as a regular representative before the cabinet change in October 2013.

In 2011, he survived the Utøya massacre. He became leader of the Oslo Workers' Youth League (Oslo AUF) in August 2011, succeeding Håvard Vederhus who was killed.

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Important facts

Born
14 December 1983
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Norway
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Norway, Deputy member of the Parliament of Norway, State Secretary, Advisor to a Norwegian politician

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Vegard Wennesland?

Norwegian politician

When was Vegard Wennesland born?

Vegard Wennesland was born on 14 December 1983.

What is Vegard Wennesland's occupation?

Vegard Wennesland is a politician.

What nationality is Vegard Wennesland?

Vegard Wennesland is Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Vegard Wennesland

· Wikidata: Q16191476

· DBpedia: Vegard Wennesland

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