Albert Nordengen
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Albert Nordengen was a Norwegian politician
from the Conservative Party who became perhaps the most prominent, and best loved mayor in the history of the Norwegian capital.
He started his political career as a member of Oslo's city council in 1951. Through the years he also worked as a bank manager for Spareskillingssbanken (1964) and became group leader for the Conservative Party in the city council in 1968. In 1976 he became mayor, a position he held for fourteen years until 1990. Nordengen quickly became a much loved figure with the citizens of Oslo and despite being born in rural Østfold, he was a true Oslo patriot (even recording a version of the well-known Norwegian song "Akerselva
", a tribute to the popular river that runs through the city). In October 2002 he received the King's Order of Merit
in Gold for his services to Norwegian politics. In 1993 Nordengen received the Medal of St. Hallvard
.
On 9 December 2004, after speaking at a gathering for veteran athletes, he collapsed in a parking lot due to a myocardial infarction
. He never regained consciousness before passing away nine days later at Diakonhjemmet Hospital.
Politics of Norway
Politics in Norway take place in the framework of a parliamentary representative democratic constitutional monarchy. Executive power is exercised by the King's council, the cabinet, led by the Prime Minister of Norway. Legislative power is vested in both the government and the Storting, elected...
from the Conservative Party who became perhaps the most prominent, and best loved mayor in the history of the Norwegian capital.
He started his political career as a member of Oslo's city council in 1951. Through the years he also worked as a bank manager for Spareskillingssbanken (1964) and became group leader for the Conservative Party in the city council in 1968. In 1976 he became mayor, a position he held for fourteen years until 1990. Nordengen quickly became a much loved figure with the citizens of Oslo and despite being born in rural Østfold, he was a true Oslo patriot (even recording a version of the well-known Norwegian song "Akerselva
Akerselva
Akerselva, or Akerselven, is a river which flows through Oslo. It starts at Maridalsvannet in Oslomarka, and follows the urban areas Nordre Aker, Sagene, Grünerløkka, Oslo centre and Grønland, whereby it finally ends at Paulsenkaien and Oset in Bjørvika. The river is considered to be a part of the...
", a tribute to the popular river that runs through the city). In October 2002 he received the King's Order of Merit
HM The King's Medal of Merit
The King's Medal of Merit is a Norwegian award. It was instituted in 1908 to reward meritorious achievements in the fields of art, science, business and public service. It is divided in two classes: gold and silver. The medal in gold is rewarded for extraordinary achievements of importance to the...
in Gold for his services to Norwegian politics. In 1993 Nordengen received the Medal of St. Hallvard
Medal of St. Hallvard
The Medal of St. Hallvard is the highest award of the city of Oslo. It is named after the city's patron, Saint Hallvard . The medal has been awarded since 1956.-Recipients:The following people have received the medal:...
.
On 9 December 2004, after speaking at a gathering for veteran athletes, he collapsed in a parking lot due to a myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
. He never regained consciousness before passing away nine days later at Diakonhjemmet Hospital.