Thor Bjarne Bore facts for kids
Thor Bjarne Bore (born January 10, 1938 – died December 22, 2019) was a well-known newspaper editor and politician from Norway. He was born in a town called Molde. Thor Bjarne Bore was known for leading several big newspapers in Norway. He also helped lead a charity and was involved in local politics.
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Who Was Thor Bjarne Bore?
Thor Bjarne Bore was born in 1938. He spent much of his life working with newspapers. He became the top editor, also known as the editor-in-chief, for three different newspapers. This means he was in charge of everything that went into the newspaper.
His Early Newspaper Work
Bore started his career in newspapers early on. He worked at Vårt Land, a Norwegian newspaper, from 1964 to 1966. He returned to Vårt Land again from 1970 to 1974. These early years helped him learn a lot about how newspapers work.
Leading Major Newspapers
Thor Bjarne Bore became the editor-in-chief for several important newspapers. From 1966 to 1970, he led Romsdals Budstikke. Later, he was the editor-in-chief for Vårt Land from 1974 to 1983. His longest time as a top editor was at Stavanger Aftenblad, where he worked from 1983 to 1999.
Helping Others and Politics
Besides his work in newspapers, Thor Bjarne Bore was also involved in helping people and in politics.
Leading Norwegian Church Aid
From 2000 until he passed away, Bore was the leader, or "chair," of Norwegian Church Aid. This is a big organization that helps people in need. They work to provide aid and support around the world.
Serving in Local Government
Thor Bjarne Bore also served in politics. He was a member of the city council in Stavanger. He represented the Liberal Party from 2007 to 2011. A city council helps make decisions for the city.
Later Life and Legacy
Thor Bjarne Bore passed away in Stavanger, Norway, on December 22, 2019. He was 81 years old. He died from pneumonia, which is a lung infection. Bore is remembered for his long career in journalism and his dedication to public service.
