Majorstuen in Oslo, Norway — Northern Europe (a Nordic Country in Scandinavia)
Oscar Torp
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 2025
1. Oscar Torp Marker
Oscar Torp
1893-1958
Formann i Arbeiderpartiet i 22 ๅr 1923-45
Ordf๘rer i Oslo 1934-35
Statsrๅd 1935-48
Statsminister 1951-55
Stortingspresident 1955-58
Here from 1935 to 1952 lived Oscar Torp (1893-1958). Chairman of the Labour Party for 22 years, 1923-45. Mayor of Oslo, 1934-35. Minister of State, 1935-48. Prime Minister, 1951-55. President of the Storting (Parliament), 1955-58.
Erected by Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Selskabet For Oslo Byes Vel series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 1, 1958.
Location. 59° 55.455′ N, 10° 43.337′ E. Marker is in Oslo. It is in Majorstuen. It is at the intersection of Eilert Sundts gate and Professor Dahl gate, on the right when traveling south on Eilert Sundts gate. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Eilert Sundts gate 48B, Oslo 0355, Norway. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, on the Atlantic Arc, in Europe, in
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sigrid Undset (within shouting distance of this marker); Henrik S๘rensen (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Peter Christen Asbj๘rnsen (about 150 meters away); Balkeby (about 210 meters away); Homansbyen (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); Studenter Hjemmet / Students Home (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Hus For Musikklๆrerne / House for Music Teachers (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Oscar Mathisen (approx. 0.3 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oslo.
Also see . . . Oscar Torp (Wikipedia). Overview:
Oscar Fredrik Torp (8 June 1893 1 May 1958) was a Norwegian politician for the Norwegian Labour Party. He was party leader from 1923 to 1945, and mayor of Oslo in 1935 and 1936. In 1935 he became the acting minister of defence in the government of Johan Nygaardsvold. He was also the minister of social affairs from 1936 to 1939, and then the minister of finance from 1939 to 1942. He was appointed(Submitted on July 7, 2025.)minister of defence again in 1942 in the London-based Norwegian exile government. He continued until the election in 1945 when he became the minister of provisioning and reconstruction until 1948.Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, June 23, 20252. Oscar Torp Marker - wide view
Hailing from Skjeberg, he was first elected to the Parliament of Norway representing Oslo in 1936, but did not take a seat in the Parliament until 1948. He then became the faction leader for the Labour Party in Parliament. He became the prime minister of Norway in 1951 when Einar Gerhardsen stepped down from this position; the move was reversed in 1955 when Torp became the president of the Storting. He held this position until his death.
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Credits. This page was last revised on July 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 7, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 114 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 7, 2025, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
