Jens Christian Hauge
Norwegian resistance member (1915–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Jens Christian Hauge (15 May 1915 – 30 October 2006) was a Norwegian who was leader within the World War II resistance—and one of the two incumbent Milorg Council members in May 1945.[1] He served as Minister of Defence from 1945-1952 and Minister of Justice from January to November 1955.
Quick Facts Minister of Justice, Prime Minister ...
Jens Christian Hauge | |
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Minister of Justice | |
In office 22 January 1955 – 1 November 1955 | |
Prime Minister | Einar Gerhardsen |
Preceded by | Gustav Sjaastad |
Succeeded by | Jens Haugland |
Minister of Defence | |
In office 5 November 1945 – 5 January 1952 | |
Prime Minister | Einar Gerhardsen Oscar Torp |
Preceded by | Oscar Torp |
Succeeded by | Nils Langhelle |
Personal details | |
Born | (1915-05-15)15 May 1915 Ljan, Norway |
Died | 30 October 2006(2006-10-30) (aged 91) Vinderen, Norway |
Political party | Labour |
Spouse(s) | Anna Sophie Dedekam (?–1958) Liv Elisabeth Sjøberg (1958–2004; her death) |
Children | 6 |
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After 1955 he never held political office, but "continued to exert influence on political processes—sometimes openly",[2] and sometimes less so.
He is also controversial, and has been criticised for not giving more information regarding central parts of the Milorg activities, such as assassinations of Norwegian collaborators.