Jon Leirfall

Norwegian politician (1899-1998)
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Jon Leirfall

Summary

Jon Leirfall is a human[1]. His place of birth was Hegra[2]. He was born on October 7, 1899[3]. He died in Levanger Municipality[4]. He died on June 12, 1998[5]. He worked as a politician[6], farmer[7], and writer[8].

Key Facts

  • Jon Leirfall's place of birth was Hegra[2].
  • Jon Leirfall passed away in Levanger Municipality[4].
  • Jon Leirfall was born on October 7, 1899[3].
  • Jon Leirfall died on June 12, 1998[5].
  • Jon Leirfall's father was John Lerfald[9].
  • Jon Leirfall held citizenship in Norway[10].
  • Jon Leirfall worked as a politician[6].
  • Jon Leirfall worked as a farmer[7].
  • Jon Leirfall worked as a writer[8].
  • Jon Leirfall held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[11].
  • Jon Leirfall held the position of substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[12].
  • Jon Leirfall held the position of Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[13].
  • Jon Leirfall held the position of Mayor of Hegra[14].
  • Jon Leirfall held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[15].
  • Jon Leirfall held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[16].
  • Jon Leirfall's education included a stint at Norwegian University of Life Sciences[17].
  • Jon Leirfall received the Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18].
  • Jon Leirfall received the Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[19].
  • Jon Leirfall received the Arts Council of Norway's Prize for Local History[20].
  • Jon Leirfall received the Melsom Prize[21].
  • Jon Leirfall was a member of Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[22].
  • Jon Leirfall is recorded as male[23].
  • Jon Leirfall's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Jon Leirfall was affiliated with the Centre Party[25].
  • Jon Leirfall's Commons category is recorded as Jon Leirfall[26].

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Origins and Family

Born in Hegra[2], Jon Leirfall… he was born on October 7, 1899[3]. His father was John Lerfald[9].

Education

Jon Leirfall was educated at Norwegian University of Life Sciences[17].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], farmer[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[11], a position[27], in Norway[28]; substitute member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[12], a position[29]; Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[13], a position[30]; Mayor of Hegra[14]; and deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[15], a position[31], in Norway[32].

Recognition

Awards received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18], a grade of an order[33], in Finland[34], founded in 1942[35]; Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], a grade of an order[36], in Norway[37]; Arts Council of Norway's Prize for Local History[20], an award[38], founded in 1973[39]; and Melsom Prize[21], an award[40], in Norway[41], founded in 1924[42].

Personal Life

Jon Leirfall was affiliated with the Centre Party[25].

Death and Burial

Jon Leirfall died on June 12, 1998[5]. He passed away in Levanger Municipality[4].

FAQs

Where was Jon Leirfall born?

Jon Leirfall's place of birth was Hegra[2].

Where did Jon Leirfall die?

Jon Leirfall passed away in Levanger Municipality[4].

Who were Jon Leirfall's parents?

Jon Leirfall's father was John Lerfald[9].

What did Jon Leirfall do for work?

Jon Leirfall worked as politician[6], farmer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Jon Leirfall go to school?

Jon Leirfall was educated at Norwegian University of Life Sciences[17].

What awards did Jon Leirfall receive?

Honors received include Grand Cross of the Order of the Lion of Finland[18], Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav‎[19], Arts Council of Norway's Prize for Local History[20], and Melsom Prize[21].

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  7. [11] . stortinget.no. stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . assembly.coe.int. assembly.coe.int. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  11. [15] . Stortinget og statsrådet : 1915-1945. B. 2 : De enkelte storting. stortinget.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  7. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  11. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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