Oscar Torp
23rd Prime Minister of Norway (1893–1958)
1893 — 1958
Quick Facts
Profession
23rd Prime Minister of Norway (1893–1958)
Born
June 8, 1893
Died
1958 (age ~65)
Name Origin
Spanish
Timeline
politician
NorwayBorn in SkjebergDied in Oslo
1893
Born in Skjeberg (1893-06-08)
1923
Positionparty leader (1923–1945)
1935
PositionMinister of Defence (1935–1936)
1935
Positionmayor of Oslo (1935–1935)
1936
Positionmayor of Oslo (1936–1936)
1936
PositionMinister of Social Affairs (1936–1939)
About
Oscar Fredrik Torp was a Norwegian politician for the Norwegian Labour Party. He was party leader from 1923 to 1945, and mayor of Oslo in 1935 and 1936. In 1935 he became the acting minister of defence in the government of Johan Nygaardsvold. He was also the minister of social affairs from 1936 to 1939, and then the minister of finance from 1939 to 1942. He was appointed minister of defence again in 1942 in the London-based Norwegian exile government. He continued until the election in 1945 when he became the minister of provisioning and reconstruction until 1948.
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Who is Oscar Torp?+
Oscar Fredrik Torp was a Norwegian politician for the Norwegian Labour Party. He was party leader from 1923 to 1945, and mayor of Oslo in 1935 and 1936. In 1935 he became the acting minister of defence in the government of Johan Nygaardsvold. He was also the minister of social affairs from 1936 to 1
What does the name Oscar mean?+
The name Oscar means "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is of Spanish origin.
When was Oscar Torp born?+
Oscar Torp was born on June 8, 1893.
When did Oscar Torp die?+
Oscar Torp died in 1958, at approximately 65 years of age.
Name Meaning
A male given name from Irish or Old English.
The name Oscar is of Spanish origin, meaning "A male given name from Irish or Old English.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Oscar — June 8, 1893
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Gemini
Curious, adaptable, communicative
Air · Mercury · May 21 – Jun 20
Chinese Zodiac
Snake
Enigmatic, intelligent, wise
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Ahau
Sun — enlightenment, ascension, mastery
Celtic Tree
Hawthorn
Curious, adaptable, natural performer
Ogham: Huath · May 13 – Jun 9
Birthstone: Pearl — Purity, innocence
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I covered your career for years. What a ride.
— a journalist
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
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