Oscar Torp
23rd Prime Minister of Norway (1893–1958)
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Summary
Oscar Torp was born on June 8, 1893[1], in Skjeberg[2]. He died on May 1, 1958[3], in Oslo[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and business manager[6].
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Skjeberg Municipality[7]
- Place of burial: Vår Frelsers gravlund[8]
- Child: Reidar Torp[9]
- Country of citizenship: Norway[10]
- Position held: Prime Minister of Norway[11], Minister of Social Affairs[12], member of the Parliament of Norway[13], mayor of Oslo[14], President of the Parliament of Norway[15], Minister of Defence[16], Minister of Trade and Shipping[17], Minister of Finance of Norway[18], Wikidata item[19], Representative of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe[20], County Governor of Vestfold[21], party leader[22]
- Award received: Knight of the Legion of Honour[23]
- Member of: Left Communist Youth League[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Norwegian Labour Party[26]
- Cause of death: cerebral hemorrhage[27]
- Residence: Oslo Municipality[28]
- Family name: Torp[29]
- Given name: Oscar[30]
- Work location: Oslo[31]
- Manner of death: natural causes[32]
- Described by source: Hvem er Hvem? (1948)[33], Hvem er hvem? (1930)[34]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[35]
- Name in native language: Oscar Torp[36]
FAQs
Where was Oscar Torp born?
Oscar Torp was born in Skjeberg[2].
Where did Oscar Torp die?
Oscar Torp died in Oslo[4].
What did Oscar Torp do for work?
Oscar Torp worked as a politician[5] and business manager[6].
What awards did Oscar Torp receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Legion of Honour[23].