# Karl Henry Karlsen

_Norwegian politician (1893-1979)_

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> Karl Henry Karlsen was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 10 November 1893 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6371901#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Halden ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6371901#P19))
- **Died:** 15 February 1979 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6371901#P570))
- **Citizenship:** Norway ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6371901#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; trade unionist ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6371901#P106))
- **Political party:** Norwegian Labour Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6371901#P102))
- **Positions held:** member of the Parliament of Norway (11 January 1954 – 10 January 1958); member of the Parliament of Norway (4 July 1951 – 10 January 1954); deputy member of the Parliament of Norway (1950–1953); mayor ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6371901#P39))
- **Awards:** King's Medal of Merit in Gold ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6371901#P166))

## Questions

**When was Karl Henry Karlsen born?**  
Karl Henry Karlsen was born on 10 November 1893 in Halden.

**What positions has Karl Henry Karlsen held?**  
Positions held by Karl Henry Karlsen include: member of the Parliament of Norway (1954–1958); member of the Parliament of Norway (1951–1954); deputy member of the Parliament of Norway (1950–1953); mayor.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Karl Henry Karlsen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karl_Henry_Karlsen) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q6371901](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6371901) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)

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