Tord Lien
Tord André Lien (born 10 September 1975 in Øksnes) is a Norwegian politician for the Progress Party and served as the Minister of Petroleum and Energy from 2013 to 2016. Lien is the holder of an advanced degree in history (cand. philol.), having written his thesis on aspects of Norway's defense policy in the early 20th century.
Tord Lien | |
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| Minister of Petroleum and Energy | |
| In office 16 October 2013 – 20 December 2016 | |
| Prime Minister | Erna Solberg |
| Preceded by | Ola Borten Moe |
| Succeeded by | Terje Søviknes |
| Member of the Norwegian Parliament | |
| In office 1 October 2005 – 30 September 2013 | |
| Constituency | Sør-Trøndelag |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Tord Andrè Lien 10 September 1975 Øksnes, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Political party | Progress Party |
| Alma mater | University of Nordland Norwegian University of Science and Technology |
In 1994, Lien was involved in a serious road accident and was sentenced to 40 days prison for speeding and traffic violations.[1]
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag in 2005.
Lien was a member of Trondheim city council from 2003 to 2005.
References
- "Statsråd Tord Lien måtte i fengsel etter alvorlig trafikkulykke". NRK (in Norwegian). Nordland. 23 October 2013. Retrieved 25 October 2013.
- "Tord Lien" (in Norwegian). Storting.
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