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Arne Haugestad
lawyer
- June 19, 1935
- September 20, 2008
- 73 years
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Arne Haugestad, 73, Norwegian Supreme Court lawyer, Arne Treholt's defender.
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|Arne Haugestad (19 June 1935 – 20 September 2008) was a Norwegian Supreme Court lawyer, best known as the leader of the Norwegian movement against the European Economic Community from 1970 to 1973 and as defender for Arne Treholt, who was convicted for espionage in 1985.
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- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arne_Haugestad
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Trivia & Knowledge· 14 questions
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1.In what year was Arne Haugestad born?
- A.1945
- B.1935correct
- C.1940
- D.1930
Arne Haugestad was born on 19 June 1935.
Source: biography opening
2.What was the profession of Arne Haugestad?
- A.Journalist
- B.Civil engineer
- C.Cabinet Minister
- D.Supreme Court lawyercorrect
Arne Haugestad served as a Norwegian Supreme Court lawyer.
Source: biography opening
3.In what year did Arne Haugestad pass away?
- A.2008correct
- B.2006
- C.2005
- D.2007
Arne Haugestad passed away on 20 September 2008.
Source: biography opening
4.What movement did Arne Haugestad lead from 1970 to 1973?
- A.The movement against the Nordic Council
- B.The movement against the European Economic Communitycorrect
- C.The movement for European integration
- D.The movement for the European Economic Community
Arne Haugestad was the leader of the Norwegian movement against the European Economic Community from 1970 to 1973.
Source: biography opening
5.For whom did Arne Haugestad act as a defender in 1985?
- A.Arne Treholtcorrect
- B.Gro Harlem Brundtland
- C.Vidkun Quisling
- D.Einar Gerhardsen
Arne Haugestad acted as the defender for Arne Treholt during his espionage conviction in 1985.
Source: biography opening
6.What was Arne Treholt convicted of in 1985?
- A.Embezzlement
- B.Treasonous trade
- C.Fraud
- D.Espionagecorrect
Arne Treholt was convicted for espionage in 1985.
Source: biography opening
7.On what date was Arne Haugestad born?
- A.19 Junecorrect
- B.20 June
- C.15 June
- D.25 June
The biography states that Arne Haugestad was born on 19 June 1935.
Source: biography opening
8.What newspaper provided the obituary for Arne Haugestad?
- A.Verdens Gang
- B.Dagbladetcorrect
- C.Dagens Næringsliv
- D.Aftenposten
The obituary for Arne Haugestad was published in Dagbladet.
Source: External links
9.When did the Norwegian movement against the European Economic Community end under Arne Haugestad?
- A.1975
- B.1971
- C.1973correct
- D.1969
Arne Haugestad led the movement against the European Economic Community from 1970 to 1973.
Source: biography opening
10.In which month did Arne Haugestad pass away?
- A.November
- B.Septembercorrect
- C.October
- D.August
Arne Haugestad passed away on 20 September 2008.
Source: biography opening
11.Arne Haugestad held which specific title in the Norwegian legal system?
- A.Attorney General
- B.Supreme Court lawyercorrect
- C.District Court judge
- D.High Court prosecutor
Arne Haugestad is identified as a Norwegian Supreme Court lawyer.
Source: biography opening
12.What is the specific day of September 2008 when Arne Haugestad passed away?
- A.10 September
- B.25 September
- C.15 September
- D.20 Septembercorrect
Arne Haugestad died on 20 September 2008.
Source: biography opening
13.Arne Haugestad is best known for what two primary roles?
- A.Law professor and movement leader
- B.Politician and espionage defender
- C.Leader against the EEC and defender of Arne Treholtcorrect
- D.Supreme Court judge and leader of the EEC
Arne Haugestad is best known for leading the movement against the EEC and defending Arne Treholt.
Source: biography opening
14.What organization was Arne Haugestad a leader against?
- A.North Atlantic Treaty Organization
- B.United Nations
- C.European Economic Communitycorrect
- D.European Union
Arne Haugestad was the leader of the movement against the European Economic Community.
Source: biography opening
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