Korvald, Lars

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      Norwegian politician (b. April 29, 1916, near Nedre Eiker, Nor.—d. July 4, 2006, Oslo, Nor.), was the first Christian Democratic prime minister of Norway, at the head of a three-party minority coalition from Oct. 18, 1972, until Oct. 16, 1973, when the opposition Socialist Party gained power in parliamentary elections. After graduating (1943) from the Norwegian Agricultural College, Korvald taught agriculture. He was first elected to the Storting (parliament) for the Christian Democratic Party in 1961 and twice served as party leader (1967–75 and 1977–79). He retired in 1981.

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