Torolf Rein

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Torolf Rein
Born (1934-10-20) 20 October 1934 (age 87)
Fusa, Norway
AllegianceNorway
Service/branch Coat of arms of the Royal Norwegian Navy.svg Royal Norwegian Navy
Years of service19531994
Rank Admiral

Torolf Rein (born 20 October 1934) is a Norwegian military officer, an admiral of the Royal Norwegian Navy. He served as Chief of Defence of Norway from 1989 to 1994. [1] [2]

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References

  1. Henriksen, Petter (ed.). "Torolf Rein". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
  2. "Forsvarssjefen" (in Norwegian). www.mil.no. Archived from the original on 15 September 2009. Retrieved 4 November 2009.
Military offices
Preceded by Chief of Defence of Norway
19891994
Succeeded by