Jo Benkow
Norwegian politician (1924-2013) · Norway · Politicians · Died at 88
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Something wrong?Jo Benkow was a Norwegian politician and writer, notable for being an important person in the Conservative Party of Norway, and the President of the Parliament 1985-1993. He was also President of the Nordic Council in 1983.
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2013Died18 May 20131998Commander of the Order of St. OlavAward1996Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of AustriaAward1990Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of FinlandAward1985Norwegian Booksellers' PrizeAward1945Defence Medal 1940-1945Award1924Born15 August 1924
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Lived 1924 to 2013 · aged 88
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