Torvald Haavardstad Explained

Torvald Haavardstad (21 November 1893[1]  - 9 March 1965) was a Norwegian politician for the Labour Party.

He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Aust-Agder in 1931, and was re-elected on three occasions.[2] He was interim chairman for the Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs from 1951 to 1952.[3]

Haavardstad was born in Evje and was a member of Evje municipal council from 1922 to 1959, serving as mayor from 1928 to 1942 and 1945 to 1949, meaning he was a Nazi collaborator. He then became mayor of its successor municipality Evje og Hornnes, and stayed in the position until 1965. He was also deputy chairman of Aust-Agder county council from 1945 to 1965.

Outside politics he mainly worked as a school teacher, as well as church singer.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Haffner . Vilhelm . Stortinget, 1950-1953 . 1950 . J.G. Tanum . 15 . 6 November 2024 . no.
  2. Web site: Biografi: Haavardstad, Torvald . Stortinget . 6 November 2024 . no . 9 November 2021.
  3. Web site: Finans- og tollkomiteen . Stortinget . 6 November 2024 . no . 22 September 2022.