Oddleif Olavsen

Norwegian politician

Oddleif Olavsen (9 October 1945 – 5 June 2022) was a Norwegian politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. He was mayor of Bodø from 1995 to 1999. He then was on the Nordland County Council from 2003 to 2007.[1] Before entering politics, he was a footballer and played for FK Bodø/Glimt.

Oddleif Olavsen
Olavsen in 2009
Mayor of Bodø
In office
1995–1999
Preceded byPer Pettersen [no]
Succeeded byOdd Tore Fygle [no]
Member of the Nordland County Council
In office
2003–2007
Personal details
Born9 October 1945
Lofoten, Norway
Died5 June 2022(2022-06-05) (aged 76)
Norway
NationalityNorwegian
Political partyH
EducationBodø lærerhøgskole [no]

Olavsen died on 5 June 2022 at the age of 76.[2]

References

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  1. Arntzen, Børre (5 June 2022). "Oddleif Olavsen er død". Avisa Nordland (in Norwegian). Bodø. Retrieved 9 June 2022.
  2. Kristiansen, Ivar; Eidissen, Benn (5 June 2022). "Minneord: Oddleif Olavsen". Lofot-Tidende (in Norwegian). Retrieved 9 June 2022.