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Jun 21, 1908 Kongsberg, Buskerud, Norway Died on 07 May 1979 (aged 70)
Norwegian politician
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About Erik Brofoss
- Erik Brofoss (21 June 1908 - 7 May 1979) was a Norwegian economist and politician for the Labour Party. Brofoss was born in Kongsberg.
- In his younger days he was an athlete who competed national level in the 100 metres.
- He represented Kongsberg IF, and won a silver medal at the Norwegian championships in 1928.
- His career best time in 100 m was 10.8 seconds, achieved in August 1931 in Kongsberg.
- He had 6.96 metres in the long jump, achieved in July 1928 at Bislett stadion.He became Minister of Finance in 1945 and stayed in this position until 1947.
- He then helped found the Ministry of Trade and Shipping and headed it from 1947 to 1954.
- He was later a director of the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund from 1970 to 1973.
