Odd Gleditsch Jr.

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Odd Gleditsch Jr. (born 16 May 1929) is a Norwegian businessperson.

He was born in Sandefjord as a son of Odd Gleditsch Sr. [1] He was a second cousin once removed of Rolf, Ellen, Kristian and Henry Gleditsch. [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Odd, Gleditsch Jr.". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 7 July 2009.
  2. ↑ Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Gleditsch". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 7 July 2009.


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