Oluf Skarpnes
Norwegian jurist and public servant (1932–2019) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Oluf Skarpnes (26 December 1932 - 29 December 2019) was a Norwegian jurist and public servant.
Quick Facts Governor of Vest-Agder, Preceded by ...
Oluf Skarpnes | |
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Governor of Vest-Agder | |
In office 1982–1998 | |
Preceded by | Bue Fjermeros |
Succeeded by | Ann-Kristin Olsen |
Personal details | |
Born | (1932-12-26)26 December 1932 Smøla, Norway |
Died | 29 December 2019(2019-12-29) (aged 87) Bærum, Norway[citation needed] |
Citizenship | Norway |
Education | Cand.jur. |
Profession | Politician |
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He was born in Smøla. Holding the cand.jur. degree, he was appointed in the Norwegian Ministry of Justice in 1963. In 1980 he became deputy under-secretary of state. From 1982 to 1998 he was the County Governor of Vest-Agder county.[1] He was also the chair of the Skarpnes commission.[2] He died on 29 December 2019[3] in Bærum, Norway.[citation needed]