John Gjerde (10 May 1929 – 7 March 2005) was a Norwegian politician for the

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Life and career

John Gjerde was born in Sande on 10 May 1929. Gjerde served as a deputy representative to the

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from Møre og Romsdal during the term 1977–1981. On the local level Gjerde held various positions in Sande municipality council from 1959 to 1964 and 1971 to 1987, serving as mayor from 1975. John Gjerde died on 7 March 2005, at the age of 75.

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* 1929 births 2005 deaths Liberal Party (Norway) politicians Mayors of places in Møre og Romsdal Deputy members of the Storting {{Norway-politician-1920s-stub