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Ruth Lilian Brekke (born 25 August 1938) is a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party,

She served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament from Akershus during the term 2001–2005.

On the local level Brekke was the mayor of Frogn until 2003.

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