Halvard Olsen
Norwegian politician and trade Union leader
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Halvard Olsen (23 January 1886 – 5 August 1966) was a Norwegian politician and trade Union leader.
Born23 January 1886
Kvæfjord, Norway
Died5 August 1966 (aged 80)
Occupationspolitician and trade unionist
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| Born | 23 January 1886 Kvæfjord, Norway |
| Died | 5 August 1966 (aged 80) |
| Occupations | politician and trade unionist |
Olsen was born in Kvæfjord Municipality. He chaired the Norwegian Union of Iron and Metal Workers from 1919, and then the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions from 1925 to 1934.[1][2]
He was also deputy chairman of the Communist Party of Norway and the first holders of this post.
During the German occupation of Norway he became a collaborator with Nasjonal Samling and the occupants. In 1946, he was sentenced to forced labour, but pardoned in 1950.[1]
