Hans J. Røsjorde
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Hans Johan Røsjorde is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party
. A former member of parliament specializing in defense matters, Røsjorde has resigned from active politics and currently serves as County Governor of Oslo
and Akershus
. He has held this position since 2001.
, Vestfold
, Røsjorde was the son of Josef A. Røsjorde (1917-1993) and Torborg Haugene (1915-1953). When he was in his early teen years his father who was an architect got employment as buildings manager
for Oslo
's forestry administration and the family moved to Midtstuen
in the prestigious Holmenkollen
part of the capital. His father has designed many of the popular public cabins in the Oslo forests
.
Probably the most astonishing event in Røsjorde's life took place when 19 years old, straight out of Ris Upper Secondary School, was assigned the job as headmaster at Senjahopen
in Troms
. Besides his administrative chores this position also taught him to appreciate the teaching vocation
.
Røsjorde has both a civilian and a military education. In 1970 he graduated cand.real. from the University of Oslo
having majored in marine biology
. He then worked as a lector
from 1970 through 1987. From 1970 to 1972 at Breidablikk School in Sandefjord
, Vestfold
, and from 1972 to 1987 at Stord Upper Secondary School in Hordaland
where he also was school counselor
.
Hans J. Røsjorde has a military education (befalskole) and was in the service during the period 1962–1990. In 1982 he attained to the rank of captain. He has been a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
(1989–2001) and in conjunction with this has held miscellaneous NATO positions. Between 1974 and 1990 he was local commander of the Norwegian Home Guard
for Stord
. Between 2002 and 2006 he served as president of the Norwegian Reserve Officers' Association.
during the term 1981–1985 and 1985–1989, Røsjorde first became a parliamentarian in 1987, midway through the second term when he permanently replaced the deceased Bjørn Erling Ytterhorn
. He was then elected to the Parliament of Norway in 1989, and he was re-elected on two occasions. Røsjorde was a prominent member of Parliament, serving as President of the Lagting (1989–1993), as chair of the defense committee (1989–2001), and finally becoming Vice President of the Storting (1997–2001).
Before entering the national political scene Røsjorde was a member of Stord
municipal council from 1979 to 1989.
He is since 2001 the County Governor of Oslo
and Akershus
, succeeding Kåre Willoch
. He was the first County Governor for the Progress Party. He retired in 2011.
His role as a prominent politician from the Norwegian Progress Party has, unlike for most of his party comrades, not been stained by involvement in intrigue and the many conflicts that is associated with that party. In an interview with the newspaper Aftenposten
in connection with his 60th birthday and his start as County Governor he himself describes his role as "rather that of a mediator and advisor".
Hans Røsjorde currently lives in Oslo, having moved there from Stord when he took up his post as County Governor. As a hobby
, he takes care of his antique
Willy's Jeep.
Progress Party (Norway)
The Progress Party is a political party in Norway which identifies as conservative liberal and libertarian. The media has described it as conservative and right-wing populist...
. A former member of parliament specializing in defense matters, Røsjorde has resigned from active politics and currently serves as County Governor of Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
and Akershus
Akershus
- Geography :The county is conventionally divided into the traditional districts Follo and Romerike, which fill the vast part of the county, as well as the small exclave west of Oslo that consists of Asker and Bærum...
. He has held this position since 2001.
Early life and education
Born in BrunlanesBrunlanes
Brunlanes is a parish and former municipality within Larvik municipality in Vestfold county, Norway.-History:The parish of Brunlagnæs was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 . Small parts of Brunlanes were moved to Larvik in 1875 and to the neighboring municipality Stavern in 1883,...
, Vestfold
Vestfold
is a county in Norway, bordering Buskerud and Telemark. The county administration is in Tønsberg.Vestfold is located west of the Oslofjord, as the name indicates. It includes many smaller, but well-known towns in Norway, such as Larvik, Sandefjord, Tønsberg and Horten. The river Numedalslågen runs...
, Røsjorde was the son of Josef A. Røsjorde (1917-1993) and Torborg Haugene (1915-1953). When he was in his early teen years his father who was an architect got employment as buildings manager
Building management
Building management is a discipline that comes under the umbrella of facility management. A building manager supervises the hard and soft services of a built structure, ensuring that the security, health and safety, and maintenance of this built structure are in place to a satisfactory level...
for Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
's forestry administration and the family moved to Midtstuen
Midtstuen
Midtstuen is an area in the borough Vestre Aker in Oslo, Norway.Originally a forested area in the former municipality Aker, it was later incorporated into Oslo. In the 1960s is was developed as a residential area. It is served by Midtstuen Station of the Oslo Metro. The sports venues Korketrekkeren...
in the prestigious Holmenkollen
Holmenkollen
Holmenkollen is a neighborhood in the Vestre Aker borough of Oslo, Norway. In addition to being a residential area, the area has been a ski recreation area since the late 19th century, with its famous, eponymous, ski jump arena hosting competitions since 1892...
part of the capital. His father has designed many of the popular public cabins in the Oslo forests
Marka, Oslo
Marka is the name of the forested and hilly areas surrounding Oslo, Norway. It includes areas within the municipality of Oslo, but also large areas in Hole, Ringerike, Jevnaker, Lunner, Nittedal, Bærum, Asker, and other municipalities in Oppland and Akershus counties.The name is actually just the...
.
Probably the most astonishing event in Røsjorde's life took place when 19 years old, straight out of Ris Upper Secondary School, was assigned the job as headmaster at Senjahopen
Senjahopen
Senjahopen is a village in the municipality of Berg in Troms, Norway. Its population is 291. Senjahopen is located along the Mefjorden on the northwest part of the island of Senja, where it is one of the most important fishing villages on the island...
in Troms
Troms
or Romsa is a county in North Norway, bordering Finnmark to the northeast and Nordland in the southwest. To the south is Norrbotten Län in Sweden and further southeast is a shorter border with Lapland Province in Finland. To the west is the Norwegian Sea...
. Besides his administrative chores this position also taught him to appreciate the teaching vocation
Teacher
A teacher or schoolteacher is a person who provides education for pupils and students . The role of teacher is often formal and ongoing, carried out at a school or other place of formal education. In many countries, a person who wishes to become a teacher must first obtain specified professional...
.
Røsjorde has both a civilian and a military education. In 1970 he graduated cand.real. from the University of Oslo
University of Oslo
The University of Oslo , formerly The Royal Frederick University , is the oldest and largest university in Norway, situated in the Norwegian capital of Oslo. The university was founded in 1811 and was modelled after the recently established University of Berlin...
having majored in marine biology
Marine biology
Marine biology is the scientific study of organisms in the ocean or other marine or brackish bodies of water. Given that in biology many phyla, families and genera have some species that live in the sea and others that live on land, marine biology classifies species based on the environment rather...
. He then worked as a lector
Lector
Lector is a Latin term for one who reads, whether aloud or not. In modern languages the word has come to take various forms, as either a development or a loan, such as , , and . It has various specialized uses:...
from 1970 through 1987. From 1970 to 1972 at Breidablikk School in Sandefjord
Sandefjord
is a city and municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Sandefjord. The municipality of Sandefjord was established on 1 January 1838...
, Vestfold
Vestfold
is a county in Norway, bordering Buskerud and Telemark. The county administration is in Tønsberg.Vestfold is located west of the Oslofjord, as the name indicates. It includes many smaller, but well-known towns in Norway, such as Larvik, Sandefjord, Tønsberg and Horten. The river Numedalslågen runs...
, and from 1972 to 1987 at Stord Upper Secondary School in Hordaland
Hordaland
is a county in Norway, bordering Sogn og Fjordane, Buskerud, Telemark and Rogaland. Hordaland is the third largest county after Akershus and Oslo by population. The county administration is located in Bergen...
where he also was school counselor
School counselor
A school counselor is a counselor and an educator who works in elementary, middle, and high schools to provide academic, career, college access, and personal/social competencies to K-12 students...
.
Hans J. Røsjorde has a military education (befalskole) and was in the service during the period 1962–1990. In 1982 he attained to the rank of captain. He has been a member of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly
NATO Parliamentary Assembly
Founded in 1955, the NATO Parliamentary Assembly serves as the consultative interparliamentary organisation for the North Atlantic Alliance. Its current President is Karl A...
(1989–2001) and in conjunction with this has held miscellaneous NATO positions. Between 1974 and 1990 he was local commander of the Norwegian Home Guard
Norwegian Home Guard
The Norwegian Home Guard , is a rapid mobilisation force in the Norwegian military. Founded 6 December 1946, it is the youngest branch in the Norwegian forces.-Organization:...
for Stord
Stord
Stord is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. Stord is sometimes called "Norway in miniature" - as it has such a variety of landscapes: coastline, fjords, forests, agricultural land, and mountain areas....
. Between 2002 and 2006 he served as president of the Norwegian Reserve Officers' Association.
Political career
Having previously served in the position of deputy representative from HordalandHordaland
is a county in Norway, bordering Sogn og Fjordane, Buskerud, Telemark and Rogaland. Hordaland is the third largest county after Akershus and Oslo by population. The county administration is located in Bergen...
during the term 1981–1985 and 1985–1989, Røsjorde first became a parliamentarian in 1987, midway through the second term when he permanently replaced the deceased Bjørn Erling Ytterhorn
Bjørn Erling Ytterhorn
Bjørn Erling Ytterhorn was a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party.He was born in Fana.He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Hordaland in 1981, and was re-elected on one occasion. Midway through his second term, he died in 1987 and was replaced by Hans J...
. He was then elected to the Parliament of Norway in 1989, and he was re-elected on two occasions. Røsjorde was a prominent member of Parliament, serving as President of the Lagting (1989–1993), as chair of the defense committee (1989–2001), and finally becoming Vice President of the Storting (1997–2001).
Before entering the national political scene Røsjorde was a member of Stord
Stord
Stord is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. Stord is sometimes called "Norway in miniature" - as it has such a variety of landscapes: coastline, fjords, forests, agricultural land, and mountain areas....
municipal council from 1979 to 1989.
He is since 2001 the County Governor of Oslo
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
and Akershus
Akershus
- Geography :The county is conventionally divided into the traditional districts Follo and Romerike, which fill the vast part of the county, as well as the small exclave west of Oslo that consists of Asker and Bærum...
, succeeding Kåre Willoch
Kåre Willoch
Kåre Isaachsen Willoch is a Norwegian politician from the Conservative Party. He served as Minister of Trade and Shipping in 1963 and 1965–1970, and as Prime Minister of Norway from 1981 to 1986...
. He was the first County Governor for the Progress Party. He retired in 2011.
His role as a prominent politician from the Norwegian Progress Party has, unlike for most of his party comrades, not been stained by involvement in intrigue and the many conflicts that is associated with that party. In an interview with the newspaper Aftenposten
Aftenposten
Aftenposten is Norway's largest newspaper. It retook this position in 2010, taking it from the tabloid Verdens Gang which had been the largest newspaper for several decades. It is based in Oslo. The morning edition, which is distributed across all of Norway, had a circulation of 250,179 in 2007...
in connection with his 60th birthday and his start as County Governor he himself describes his role as "rather that of a mediator and advisor".
Hans Røsjorde currently lives in Oslo, having moved there from Stord when he took up his post as County Governor. As a hobby
Hobby
A hobby is a regular activity or interest that is undertaken for pleasure, typically done during one's leisure time.- Etymology :A hobby horse is a wooden or wickerwork toy made to be ridden just like a real horse...
, he takes care of his antique
Antique vehicle registration
Antique vehicle registration is a special form of motor vehicle registration for vehicles that are considered antique, classic, vintage, or historic...
Willy's Jeep.