Kristin Halvorsen is a Norwegian politician of the Socialist Left Party. She served as Minister of Finance from 2005 to 2009 and as Minister of Education from 2009 to 2013. She also served as the party's leader from 1997 to 2012 and a member of parliament representing Oslo, from 1989 to 2013.
Kristin Halvorsen, Norwegian politician, Norwegian Minister of Finance
On September 2, in the year 1960, Kristin Halvorsen, Norwegian politician, Norwegian Minister of Finance. This event is recorded as a Notable Births event in the history of September 2, one of 443 recorded events on this date across all of history.
1 notable person is associated with this event, including Kristin Halvorsen. Learn more below.
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- This event took place on September 2, 1960 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Notable Births event in recorded history.
- Referenced in 2 Wikipedia articles.
- 1 notable person is recorded as involved in or associated with this event.
- Wikipedia source last updated on 22 June 2026.
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