Harald Rød

Harald Andreas Rød (29 July 1907 – 14 August 1982) was a Norwegian farmer and politician for the Centre Party.

He was born in Frogn as a son of farmers, and became a farmer at Huseby near Drøbak. In 1945 he became the first chairman of Norges Bygdeungdomslag. He also served as mayor of Frogn from 1946[1] to 1961.[2] As such he was also a member of the county council.

He died in August 1982.[3]

References

  1. ↑ Steenstrup, Bjørn, ed. (1948). "Rød, Harald". Hvem er hvem? (in Norwegian). Oslo: Aschehoug. p. 451–452. Retrieved 20 December 2012.
  2. ↑ "Arbeiderpartiet fikk ordføreren i Frogn kommune". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). 12 October 1961. p. 19.
  3. ↑ "Cemeteries in Norway". DIS-Norge. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
Preceded by
position created		 Chairman of Norges Bygdeungdomslag
1946– 		Succeeded by
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