Jens Evensen
Norwegian lawyer and Minister of Trade
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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