The History of Normay Prime Minister
Here is a list of Prime Ministers of Norway along with some detailed information about each of them:
Christian Michelsen (1905 until 1907)
Christian Michelsen was the first Prime Minister of Norway after the dissolution of the union with Sweden in 1905. He played a crucial role in Norway’s path to independence.
Jørgen Løvland (1907 until 1908)
Jørgen Løvland succeeded Christian Michelsen as Prime Minister and served a brief term.
Gunnar Knudsen (1908 until 1910, 1913 until 1920)
Gunnar Knudsen served as Prime Minister in two non-consecutive terms. He was a prominent figure in Norwegian politics and a key leader of the Liberal Party.
Wollert Konow (1910 until 1912)
Wollert Konow was a Liberal Party politician who served as Prime Minister for a short period.
Otto Blehr (1921 until 1923)
Otto Blehr was another leader of the Liberal Party who held the office of Prime Minister.
Johannes Bratt (1923)
Johannes Bratt served as Prime Minister for a brief period.
Ivar Lykke (1923 until 1924)
Ivar Lykke was a Conservative Party politician who served as Prime Minister during a challenging economic period.
Christopher Hornsrud (1924)
Christopher Hornsrud was a member of the Labour Party and briefly served as Prime Minister.
Johannes Bratt (1924)
Johannes Bratt had a second term as Prime Minister.
Peder Kolstad (1931)
Peder Kolstad, a member of the Agrarian Party, served as Prime Minister during a time of political turbulence.
Johan Ludwig Mowinckel (1924 until 1926, 1928 until 1931, 1933 until 1935):
Johan Ludwig Mowinckel was a prominent Liberal Party politician and one of the longest-serving Prime Ministers in Norway’s history.
Johannes Gerckens Bassøe (1926 until 1928)
Johannes Bassøe, a Conservative Party member, held the office of Prime Minister.
Peder Kolstad (1931 until 1932)
Peder Kolstad served a second term as Prime Minister.
Johan Nygaardsvold (1935 until 1945)
Johan Nygaardsvold, a member of the Labour Party, served as Prime Minister during World War II. His government operated in exile during the German occupation of Norway.
Einar Gerhardsen (1945 until 1951, 1955 until 1963, 1963 until 1965, 1965 until 1971)
Einar Gerhardsen, a key figure in Norwegian politics and the Labour Party, served multiple non-consecutive terms as Prime Minister. He played a pivotal role in shaping Norway’s post-war welfare state.
Oscar Torp (1951 until 1955)
Oscar Torp was a Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister.
John Lyng (1963)
John Lyng, a member of the Conservative Party, served as Prime Minister for a brief period.
Per Borten (1965 until 1971)
Per Borten, leader of the Centre Party, served as Prime Minister.
Lars Korvald (1972 until 1973)
Lars Korvald, a Christian Democratic Party member, held the office of Prime Minister.
Trygve Bratteli (1971 until 1972, 1973 until 1976)
Trygve Bratteli, a Labour Party leader, served as Prime Minister during two non-consecutive terms.
Odvar Nordli (1976 until 1981)
Odvar Nordli was a Labour Party politician who served as Prime Minister.
Kåre Willoch (1981 until 1986)
Kåre Willoch, a Conservative Party leader, held the office of Prime Minister.
Gro Harlem Brundtland (1981, 1986 until 1989, 1990 until 1996)
Gro Harlem Brundtland, a prominent figure in the Labour Party, served multiple terms as Prime Minister. She is known for her work in environmental sustainability and public health.
Jan P. Syse (1989 until 1990)
Jan P. Syse, a Conservative Party leader, served as Prime Minister.
Carl I. Hagen (Acting, 1997)
Carl I. Hagen, leader of the Progress Party, briefly served as acting Prime Minister.
Thorbjørn Jagland (1996 until 1997)
Thorbjørn Jagland, a Labour Party leader, held the office of Prime Minister.
Kjell Magne Bondevik (1997 until 2000, 2001 until 2005)
Kjell Magne Bondevik, a Christian Democratic Party member, served non-consecutive terms as Prime Minister.
Jens Stoltenberg (2000 until 2001, 2005 until 2013)
Jens Stoltenberg, leader of the Labour Party, served as Prime Minister during two non-consecutive terms. He later became the Secretary-General of NATO.
Erna Solberg (2013 until 2021)
Erna Solberg, a member of the Conservative Party, served as Prime Minister, leading a center-right coalition government.