Jens Evensen

Norwegian lawyer and Minister of Trade

Jens Evensen - Leaders & Politicians born 1917
Born

1917
109 years ago

Died
Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Norway

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A prominent Norwegian lawyer and politician, served as Minister of Trade from 1971 to 1972. Played a significant role in development of the Law of the Sea, contributing to the negotiation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Worked as a judge in the Supreme Court of Norway. Contributed to international maritime law and the protection of Norway's fishing rights.

Served as Minister of Trade in Norway

Contributed to the negotiation of the Law of the Sea

Served as a judge in the Supreme Court of Norway

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