Christian Lerche
Norwegian physician and civil servant (1917–2008)
Christian Lerche | |
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Born | (1917-04-23)23 April 1917 Kristiania, Norway |
Died | 9 June 2008(2008-06-09) (aged 91) |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Occupation(s) | Physician Civil servant |
Relatives | Rolf Stranger (father-in-law) |
Christian Lerche (23 April 1917 – 9 June 2008) was a Norwegian physician and civil servant.
He was born in Kristiania to Jacob Lerche Johansen and Wibecke Christiane Fredrikke Nicolaysen, and was a great-grandson of Jochum Johansen. He was married to Adèle Elisabeth Pihl Stranger from 1946, a daughter of Rolf Stranger.[1]
Lerche was director of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health from 1957 to 1984. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1979.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b Arntzen, Jon Gunnar. "Christian Lerche". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Christian Lerche". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 28 February 2016.
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Preceded by Einar Aaser | Director of the Norwegian Institute of Public Health 1957–1984 | Succeeded by Bodolf Hareide |
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