Kjell Opseth facts for kids
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Kjell Opseth
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Opseth in 2009.
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| Minister of Local Government | |
| In office 25 October 1996 – 17 October 1997 |
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| Prime Minister | Thorbjørn Jagland |
| Preceded by | Gunnar Berge |
| Succeeded by | Ragnhild Haarstad |
| Minister of Transport and Communications | |
| In office 3 November 1990 – 25 October 1996 |
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| Prime Minister | Gro Harlem Brundtland |
| Preceded by | Lars Gunnar Lie |
| Succeeded by | Sissel Rønbeck |
| Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
| In office 1 October 1981 – 30 September 2001 |
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| Constituency | Sogn og Fjordane |
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Kjell Olav Opseth
2 January 1936 Førde, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway |
| Died | 3 December 2017 (aged 81) Førde, Sogn og Fjordane, Norway |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse | Hjørdis Årberg (m. 1963) |
Kjell Olav Opseth (born January 2, 1936 – died December 3, 2017) was a Norwegian politician. He belonged to the Labour Party. He served as a government minister for several years.
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Who Was Kjell Opseth?
Kjell Olav Opseth was born in Førde, Norway. He grew up in the Sogn og Fjordane region. He later became a very important person in Norwegian politics.
A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for a country. Kjell Opseth spent many years serving his country.
His Time in Parliament
Kjell Opseth was a Member of the Norwegian Parliament. The Parliament is like the main meeting place where laws are made. It is where elected officials discuss and decide on important issues for the country.
He was a member of Parliament from October 1, 1981, to September 30, 2001. That's a long time! He represented the area of Sogn og Fjordane.
Leading Transport and Communications
From 1990 to 1996, Kjell Opseth was the Minister of Transport and Communications. This job is about making sure people can travel easily and safely. It also covers how people communicate.
This role includes things like roads, railways, airports, and ports. It also deals with phones and internet services. He worked under Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland during this time.
Minister of Local Government
After his transport role, Opseth became the Minister of Local Government. This was from 1996 to 1997.
This job focuses on how local towns and regions are run. It helps make sure that local communities have what they need. He served under Prime Minister Thorbjørn Jagland in this position.
Later Life
Kjell Opseth passed away on December 3, 2017, in Førde, Norway. He was 81 years old. He is remembered for his long service to Norway.
