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Erik Colban

Norwegian diplomat (1876-1956) · Norway · On the map · Politicians · Died at 79

Erik Andreas Colban was a Norwegian diplomat. Colban had many important roles in Norwegian diplomacy; especially being named to the post of Norwegian Ambassador in London before and during the Second World War.

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Awards

Commander of the Order of St. Olav1968
Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav1952
Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown
Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav

About this person

Colban also worked with the League of Nations and the United Nations where Norwegian Trygve Lie served as the Secretary-General of the United Nations.

Country
Norway
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1876 to 1956 · aged 79