Gerd Kirste
politician
- June 10, 1918
- December 9, 2014
- 96 years
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|Gerd Kirste, née Sørum (10 June 1918 – 9 December 2014) was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.
She was born in Bærum as a daughter of engineer Sigurd Rolf Sørum (1889–1959) and housewife Anna née Hole (1894–1969). She was married to Ernst Kirste, a son of Max Richard Kirste. They had three children and resided at Høvik.
She was elected to the Parliament of Norway from Akershus in 1977, and was re-elected in 1981, serving until 1985. She had previously served as a deputy representative during the terms 1965–1969 and 1969–1973. On the local level she was a member of the executive committee of Bærum municipal council from 1963 to 1971. From 1965 to 1971 she was a member of Akershus county council.
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1.In which year was Gerd Kirste first elected to the Parliament of Norway?
- A.1973
- B.1977correct
- C.1965
- D.1981
Gerd Kirste was elected to the Parliament of Norway in 1977.
Source: parliamentary career section
2.How many children did Gerd Kirste have?
- A.One
- B.Two
- C.Four
- D.Threecorrect
Gerd Kirste and her husband had three children.
Source: early life section
3.Until what year did Gerd Kirste serve in the Parliament of Norway after her 1981 re-election?
- A.1983
- B.1985correct
- C.1987
- D.1989
Gerd Kirste served in the Parliament of Norway until 1985.
Source: parliamentary career section
4.During which term did Gerd Kirste first serve as a deputy representative?
- A.1981–1985
- B.1961–1965
- C.1973–1977
- D.1965–1969correct
Gerd Kirste served as a deputy representative during the 1965–1969 term.
Source: parliamentary career section
5.On the local level, Gerd Kirste was a member of the executive committee of which council?
- A.Akershus municipal council
- B.Høvik municipal council
- C.Oslo municipal council
- D.Bærum municipal councilcorrect
Gerd Kirste was a member of the executive committee of Bærum municipal council from 1963 to 1971.
Source: local career section
6.When did Gerd Kirste die?
- A.20 November 2012
- B.15 October 2014
- C.9 December 2014correct
- D.10 June 2010
Gerd Kirste died on 9 December 2014.
Source: biographical introduction
7.For how long was Gerd Kirste a member of the Akershus county council?
- A.From 1960 to 1968
- B.From 1963 to 1971
- C.From 1971 to 1977
- D.From 1965 to 1971correct
Gerd Kirste was a member of the Akershus county council from 1965 to 1971.
Source: local career section
8.Who was the father of Ernst Kirste?
- A.Max Richard Kirstecorrect
- B.Anna Hole
- C.Sigurd Rolf Sørum
- D.Høvik Sørum
Ernst Kirste was a son of Max Richard Kirste.
Source: early life section
9.What was the birth year of Gerd Kirste's mother, Anna née Hole?
- A.1918
- B.1894correct
- C.1889
- D.1969
Gerd Kirste's mother Anna née Hole was born in 1894.
Source: early life section
10.What was the date of birth of Gerd Kirste?
- A.10 June 1918correct
- B.15 May 1920
- C.22 August 1915
- D.10 July 1918
Gerd Kirste was born on 10 June 1918.
Source: biographical introduction
11.In which city was Gerd Kirste born?
- A.Bergen
- B.Trondheim
- C.Oslo
- D.Bærumcorrect
Gerd Kirste was born in Bærum.
Source: early life section
12.What was the occupation of Gerd Kirste's father, Sigurd Rolf Sørum?
- A.Architect
- B.Teacher
- C.Engineercorrect
- D.Politician
Gerd Kirste's father was an engineer named Sigurd Rolf Sørum.
Source: early life section
13.Who was Gerd Kirste's mother?
- A.Ingrid née Bærum
- B.Astrid née Kirste
- C.Marie née Sørum
- D.Anna née Holecorrect
Gerd Kirste was the daughter of housewife Anna née Hole.
Source: early life section
14.Who was Gerd Kirste's husband?
- A.Max Richard Kirste
- B.Sigurd Sørum
- C.Høvik Kirste
- D.Ernst Kirstecorrect
Gerd Kirste was married to Ernst Kirste.
Source: early life section
15.Where did Gerd Kirste and her family reside?
- A.Bærum
- B.Oslo
- C.Høvikcorrect
- D.Akershus
Gerd Kirste and her family resided at Høvik.
Source: early life section
16.To which political party did Gerd Kirste belong?
- A.Conservative Partycorrect
- B.Liberal Party
- C.Centre Party
- D.Labour Party
Gerd Kirste was a politician for the Conservative Party.
Source: biographical introduction
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