Karin Stoltenberg
Norwegian geneticist, politician and public official / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Karin Stoltenberg (née Heiberg; 23 November 1931 – 17 October 2012) was a Norwegian geneticist, politician and public official noted for her efforts to develop a coherent family policy in Norway, feminist activities, and for being the mother of prime minister Jens Stoltenberg, and wife of foreign minister Thorvald Stoltenberg.
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Born | Karin Heiberg 23 November 1931 Paterson, New Jersey, USA |
Died | 17 October 2012(2012-10-17) (aged 80) Oslo, Norway |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Known for | Politician and feminist, mother of prime minister Jens Stoltenberg, wife of foreign minister Thorvald Stoltenberg |
Political party | Labour Party |
Spouse | Thorvald Stoltenberg |
Children | Camilla, Jens, and Nini |
Parent(s) | Elisabeth Cecilie Thaulow Petersen (1903-1968) and Ørnulf Heiberg (1898-1973) |
Relatives | Marianne Heiberg (sister) |
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