Turid Birkeland
Norwegian politician and Minister of Culture
Born
November 5th, 1962
62 years ago
Died
December 24th, 2015
9 years ago — 53 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Norway
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Served as a member of the Norwegian Parliament. Acted as Minister of Culture from 2001 to 2005. Focused on various cultural policies and initiatives during the tenure. Contributed to discussions on arts, media, and cultural heritage in Norway.
Served as Minister of Culture from 2001 to 2005
Elected to the Norwegian Parliament
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