Martin Buvik
Norwegian politician (1923–2018)
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Martin Johannes Toralf Buvik (14 January 1923–17 February 2018)[1][2] was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.
Martin Johannes Toralf Buvik | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Troms | |
| In office 1977–1990 | |
| Preceded by | Kristian Even Haug |
| Succeeded by | Leif Arne Heløe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 14 January 1923 |
| Died | 17 February 2018 (aged 95) |
| Citizenship | Norway |
| Profession | Politician |
Buvik was a teacher in Skånland Municipality and Evenes Municipality from 1942 until 1947. After this, he worked for the Conservative Party in Troms county. Later, he was a member of the municipal council for Tromsøysund Municipality from 1955 to 1963. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament, representing Troms county in 1965, and was re-elected on two occasions, serving from 1965 until 1977. In 1977, he was appointed to be the County Governor of Troms county, a position he held until 1990. He was also the chairman of the Norwegian Petroleum Directorate from 1977 until 1989.[3][4]
