Per Borten
25th Prime Minister of Norway (1913–2005)
1913 — 2005
Quick Facts
Profession
25th Prime Minister of Norway (1913–2005)
Born
April 3, 1913
Died
2005 (age ~92)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
politician, farmer
NorwayBorn in Flå MunicipalityDied in St. Olavs hospital, Trondheim University Hospital
1913
Born in Flå Municipality (1913-04-03)
1950
Positionmember of the Parliament of Norway (1950–1954)
1954
Positionmember of the Parliament of Norway (1954–1958)
1955
Positionparty leader (1955–1967)
1958
Positionmember of the Parliament of Norway (1958–1961)
1961
PositionAbout
was a Norwegian politician from the Centre Party and the prime minister of Norway from 1965 to 1971. Per Borten is credited for leading the modernization of what was then named Bondepartiet into today's Centre Party. He was an active opponent of Norway joining the European Union.
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Who is Per Borten?+
was a Norwegian politician from the Centre Party and the prime minister of Norway from 1965 to 1971. Per Borten is credited for leading the modernization of what was then named Bondepartiet into today's Centre Party. He was an active opponent of Norway joining the European Union.
What does the name Per mean?+
The name Per means "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Per Borten born?+
Per Borten was born on April 3, 1913.
When did Per Borten die?+
Per Borten died in 2005, at approximately 92 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter
The name Per is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name from Latin, equivalent to English Peter". It is traditionally a male name.
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Per — April 3, 1913
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Ox
Diligent, dependable, strong
Water · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
8 Etznab
Mirror — clarity, truth, reflection
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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History will judge, but I won't forget.
— a citizen
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