Arvid Johanson
Arvid Johanson | |
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Minister of Petroleum and Energy | |
| In office 3 October 1980 – 14 October 1981 | |
| Prime Minister | Odvar Nordli Gro Harlem Brundtland |
| Preceded by | Bjartmar Gjerde |
| Succeeded by | Vidkunn Hveding |
| Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
| In office 1 January 1958 – 30 September 1981 | |
| Constituency | Østfold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arvid Helmer Johanson 3 February 1929 Halden, Østfold, Norway |
| Died | 6 November 2013 (aged 84) Halden, Østfold, Norway |
| Political party | Labour |
Arvid Helmer Johanson (3 February 1929 – 6 November 2013) was a Norwegian newspaper editor and politician for the
Early life and career
He was born in Halden as a son of Arvid Martin Johanson (1896–1981) and housewife Karla Niemi (1899–1932). He started his career as a journalist in Halden Arbeiderblad in 1947, and remained there for a year. In 1949 he worked in Sarpsborg Arbeiderblad. He returned to Halden Arbeiderblad, and remained there for the rest of his career. He underwent studies at the Norwegian Journalist Academy from 1942 to 1953 and at Fircroft College from 1954 to 1955. He was a board member of the county chapter of the Norwegian Press Association from 1954 to 1955.[2]
National politics
Johanson became involved in politics as leader of the local workers' youth organization in 1949. He was elected as a member of Halden
He served as a member of the
Later career
After leaving national politics, Johanson returned to Halden Arbeiderblad. He was promoted to editor-in-chief in 1982, and served until 1993. He chaired the county chapter of the Association of Norwegian Editors from 1987 to 1990. He also wrote several books, particularly on local history.[2]
References
- ^ "Arvid Johanson er død - Østfold". Nrk.no. Retrieved 2013-11-08.
- ^ a b c d e "Arvid Johanson" (in Norwegian). Storting.
- ^ "Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy - Councillor of State". Government.no. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
- ^ Helle, Egil. "Bjartmar Gjerde". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 30 November 2009.
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