Halfdan Jønsson

Halfdan Jønsson (15 May 1891 – 7 February 1945) was a Norwegian trade unionist and resistance member. He was born in Frol. He was elected chairman of the Norwegian Union of Chemical Industry Workers in 1924. In 1934 he served as vice chairman of the Norwegian Confederation of Trade Unions, until November. He died in the Dachau concentration camp in 1945.[1][2]

Halfdan Jønsson
Born(1891-05-15)15 May 1891
Frol
Died7 February 1945(1945-02-07) (aged 53)
Dachau concentration camp
NationalityNorwegian
OccupationTrade unionist

References
  1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Halfdan Jønsson". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 May 2013.
  2. Bjørgum, Jorunn. "Halfdan Jönsson". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 18 May 2013.


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