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- ↑ Gjermshus, Per (13 May 2009). "Thor Kristian Hernes". Aftenposten (in Norwegian).
- ↑ Andersen, Inge (4 May 2009). "Thor Kristian Hernes". Aftenposten (in Norwegian).
- ↑ Death announcement, Budstikka 22 April 2009 p. 12
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