Knut Markhus
Norwegian politician
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Knut Markhus (7 November 1878 – 7 August 1963) was a Norwegian educator and politician.
Born7 November 1878
Skånevik Municipality, Norway
Died7 August 1963 (aged 84)
OthernamesKnut Olson Markhus
Educationschoolteacher
Knut Markhus | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 November 1878 Skånevik Municipality, Norway |
| Died | 7 August 1963 (aged 84) |
| Other names | Knut Olson Markhus |
| Education | schoolteacher |
| Occupations | educator and politician |
He was born in Skånevik Municipality. He edited the newspaper Haugesunds Avis from 1911 to 1913. In 1913 he founded the folk high school Sunnhordland folkehøgskule, where he eventually served as headmaster. He was elected to the Storting from Hordaland for the periods 1922–1930 and 1937–1945, representing the Liberal Party. He chaired Noregs Mållag from 1936 to 1946.[1][2][3]
