Bjarne Hurlen
Bjarne Hurlen (13 October 1915 – 19 November 1998) was a Norwegian military officer, engineer and industrialist.
Bjarne Hurlen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 October 1915 Ålesund, Norway |
| Died | 19 November 1998 (aged 83) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | Military officer Engineer Industrialist |
| Known for | CEO of Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk CEO of Raufoss Ammunisjonsfabrikker |
He was born in Ålesund to Johan B. Hurlen and Emma Hildre. In 1943 he married Oline Oseasen Midthassel.[1]
Hurlen served as chief executive of Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk from 1956 to 1975, and from 1962 to 1972 also chief executive of Raufoss Ammunisjonsfabrikker. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1964, and was a Knight of the Swedish Order of Vasa.[1][2]
References
- Wicken, Olav. "Bjarne Hurlen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Bjarne Hurlen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 29 February 2016.
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