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Jo Benkow

Jo Benkow was a Norwegian politician, photographer, shopkeeper and writer (1924–2013). He was born at Trondheim and died at Oslo.

Jo Benkow in brief

Born
1924
Died
2013
Known for
politician,photographer,shopkeeper,writer
Place of birth
Trondheim

Overview

Recorded at birth as Josef Elias Benkow.

Born at Trondheim in 1924, died at Oslo in 2013.

Identity and origins

Jo Benkow was recorded at birth as Josef Elias Benkow. His recorded language was Norwegian.

He was the child of Ivan Benkow. He married Annelise Høegh.

Career and activity

Recorded positions include member of the Parliament of Norway, President of the Parliament of Norway, President of the Nordic Council and deputy member of the Parliament of Norway. He belonged to Norwegian Young Conservatives. He worked at Oslo.

Recognition and collections

Jo Benkow received Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎, Norwegian Booksellers' Prize, Defence Medal 1940–1945, Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland and Great Golden Medal of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria.

Scholarly footprint

Bibliographic registers publish measured figures for this heading: 18 language editions of the general reference literature carrying an article (Wikimedia (language editions)). A count of publications is evidence of attention, not of standing, and is given here only as a measure.

In detail

the recorded working language is Norwegian.

Places of work recorded in the authority are Oslo. Positions recorded include member of the Parliament of Norway and President of the Parliament of Norway. Membership is recorded of Norwegian Young Conservatives.

Distinctions recorded are Commander of the Order of St. Olav‎, Norwegian Booksellers' Prize, Defence Medal 1940–1945 and Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland.

Chronology

  1. 1924Jo Benkow born at Trondheim.
  2. 2013Jo Benkow died at Oslo.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q1481132: Jo Benkow

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Jo Benkow”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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