Einar Gerhardsen
22nd Prime Minister of Norway (1897–1987)
1897 — 1987
Quick Facts
Profession
22nd Prime Minister of Norway (1897–1987)
Born
May 10, 1897
Died
1987 (age ~90)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician
NorwayBorn in AskerDied in Oslo
1897
Born in Asker (1897-05-10)
1923
Positionparty secretary (1923–1926)
1940
Positionmayor of Oslo (1940–1940)
1945
PositionPrime Minister of Norway (1945–1951)
1945
Positionmember of the Parliament of Norway (1945–1950)
1945
Positionparty leader (1945–1965)
About
Einar Henry Gerhardsen was a Norwegian politician who served as the prime minister of Norway from 1945 to 1951, 1955 to 1963 and 1963 to 1965. With a total of 17 years in office, he is the longest-serving prime minister in Norway since the introduction of parliamentarism. He was the leader of the Labour Party from 1945 to 1965.
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Who is Einar Gerhardsen?+
Einar Henry Gerhardsen was a Norwegian politician who served as the prime minister of Norway from 1945 to 1951, 1955 to 1963 and 1963 to 1965. With a total of 17 years in office, he is the longest-serving prime minister in Norway since the introduction of parliamentarism. He was the leader of the La
What does the name Einar mean?+
The name Einar means "a male given name from Old Norse. Etymology: Ultimately from Einarr.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Einar Gerhardsen born?+
Einar Gerhardsen was born on May 10, 1897.
When did Einar Gerhardsen die?+
Einar Gerhardsen died in 1987, at approximately 90 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Old Norse. Etymology: Ultimately from Einarr.
The name Einar is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Old Norse. Etymology: Ultimately from Einarr.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Einar — May 10, 1897
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Taurus
Reliable, patient, devoted
Earth · Venus · Apr 20 – May 20
Chinese Zodiac
Rooster
Observant, hardworking, courageous
Fire · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
13 Eb
Grass — path, growth, vitality
Celtic Tree
Willow
Patient, intuitive, creative
Ogham: Saille · Apr 15 – May 12
Birthstone: Emerald — Rebirth, fertility
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Guestbook
History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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