Arne Nilsen (21 January 1924 – 16 April 2020) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party. He was Minister of Local Government from 1978 to 1979, as well as Minister of Social Affairs from 1979 to 1981. He was also President of the Odelsting from 1981–1985.[1]
Arne Nilsen | |
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President of the Odelsting | |
In office 15 October 1981 – 30 September 1985 | |
Preceded by | Asbjørn Haugstvedt |
Succeeded by | Åshild Hauan |
Minister of Social Affairs | |
In office 8 October 1979 – 14 October 1981 | |
Prime Minister | Odvar Nordli Gro Harlem Brundtland |
Preceded by | Ruth Ryste |
Succeeded by | Leif Arne Heløe |
Minister of Local Government | |
In office 11 January 1978 – 8 October 1979 | |
Prime Minister | Odvar Nordli |
Preceded by | Leif Aune |
Succeeded by | Inger Louise Valle |
Personal details | |
Born | Bergen, Hordaland, Norway | 21 January 1924
Died | 16 April 2020 Voss, Hordaland, Norway | (aged 96)
Political party | Labour |
He died in April 2020 at the age of 96.[2]
References
edit- ^ "Nilsen, Arne ( 1924- )" (in Norwegian). Stortinget.no. Retrieved 8 January 2010.
- ^ Tidligere statsråd Arne Ragnar Nilsen er død (in Norwegian)