Oluf Skarpnes
Norwegian jurist and public servant (1932–2019)
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Oluf Skarpnes (26 December 1932 - 29 December 2019) was a Norwegian jurist and public servant.
Oluf Skarpnes | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Vest-Agder | |
| In office 1982–1998 | |
| Preceded by | Bue Fjermeros |
| Succeeded by | Ann-Kristin Olsen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 December 1932 |
| Died | 29 December 2019 (aged 87) |
| Citizenship | Norway |
| Education | Cand.jur. |
| Profession | Politician |
He was born in Smøla. Holding the cand.jur. degree, he was appointed in the Norwegian Ministry of Justice in 1963. In 1980 he became deputy under-secretary of state. From 1982 to 1998 he was the County Governor of Vest-Agder county.[1] He was also the chair of the Skarpnes commission.[2] He died on 29 December 2019[3] in Bærum Municipality, Norway.[citation needed]
