Sven Arrestad
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Sven Aarrestad was a writer, politician and leader in the Norwegian
temperance movement
during the 19th century.
in Rogaland
county, Norway. He was the eldest of six siblings born to his parents, farmer Eivind Torkelsen Aarrestad (1820–1902) and Inger Svensdatter Skretting (1829–1922). When he was four years old, his family moved to Årrestad in the community of Time
, where he attended private school. From 1868–1869, he attended the teachers' college in Egersund
. He was a teacher from 1869–73 in Høyland
. From 1873–75, he went to the seminary in Stord
. From 1875–76, he was a teacher in Brevik
, from 1876–78 in Tønsberg
, and from 1878–91, managed a high school at Sande
in Vestfold
. He was a farmer in Sande
from 1891–1906 and the mayor of Sande from 1899 to 1906.
The work of Asbjørn Kloster
had aroused Aarrestad's interest in the temperance movement. In 1877 he published his first book on this topic Kom og hjælp os!. From 1883–1905 and 1922–1927, he was editor of Menneskevennen, which was published by the Norwegian temperance movement (Det norske Totalafholdsselskab). He was chairman of the Norwegian temperance movement from 1887–1927. He published more than 100 books and pamphlets, most regarding the use of alcohol. From 1892–94, he represented Jarlsberg
and Larvik
in the Norwegian Parliament. From 1900–1909, he was a member of the executive committee of the Norwegian Liberal Party. From 1906 to 1908, he was agriculture minister in Michelsen's Cabinet
and Jørgen Løvland
administration. In 1908, he was appointed Governor of Nedenes
.
In 1901, Sven Aarrestad was decorated Knight, First class, and in 1908 Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. Aarrestad was also the holder of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
. His last years were spent on his property Soltuft in Arendal
, where he died 1942.
Norway
Norway , officially the Kingdom of Norway, is a Nordic unitary constitutional monarchy whose territory comprises the western portion of the Scandinavian Peninsula, Jan Mayen, and the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard and Bouvet Island. Norway has a total area of and a population of about 4.9 million...
temperance movement
Temperance movement
A temperance movement is a social movement urging reduced use of alcoholic beverages. Temperance movements may criticize excessive alcohol use, promote complete abstinence , or pressure the government to enact anti-alcohol legislation or complete prohibition of alcohol.-Temperance movement by...
during the 19th century.
Biography
Sven Aarrestad was born at VarhaugVarhaug
Varhaug is a village in the district of Jæren, Norway and is the administrative centre and the second largest village in Hå municipality. It was also the administrative centre for the former municipality Varhaug. It was founded in the late 19th century and expanded around the local train station in...
in Rogaland
Rogaland
is a county in Western Norway, bordering Hordaland, Telemark, Aust-Agder and Vest-Agder. It is the center of the Norwegian petroleum industry, and as a result of this, Rogaland has the lowest unemployment rate of any county in Norway, 1.1%...
county, Norway. He was the eldest of six siblings born to his parents, farmer Eivind Torkelsen Aarrestad (1820–1902) and Inger Svensdatter Skretting (1829–1922). When he was four years old, his family moved to Årrestad in the community of Time
Time, Norway
Time is a municipality in Rogaland county, Norway. It is part of the region of Jæren. The administrative centre of Time is the town of Bryne.-Name:...
, where he attended private school. From 1868–1869, he attended the teachers' college in Egersund
Egersund
The town of Egersund was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 . It was merged with the surrounding municipality of Eigersund January 1, 1965....
. He was a teacher from 1869–73 in Høyland
Høyland
Høyland is a former municipality in Rogaland county, Norway.The parish of Høiland was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 . According to the 1835 census the municipality had a population of 2,286. On 6 April 1861 the city Sandnes was separated from Høyland to contstitute a municipality of...
. From 1873–75, he went to the seminary in Stord
Stord
Stord is a municipality in the county of Hordaland, Norway. Stord is sometimes called "Norway in miniature" - as it has such a variety of landscapes: coastline, fjords, forests, agricultural land, and mountain areas....
. From 1875–76, he was a teacher in Brevik
Brevik
is a town in Telemark, Norway with an estimated population of 2,700. Brevik was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 , but was merged with Porsgrunn on January 1, 1964. Brevik is regarded one of the best preserved towns from the sailing ship era...
, from 1876–78 in Tønsberg
Tønsberg
is a city and municipality in Vestfold county, southern Norway, located around north-east of Sandefjord. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Tønsberg....
, and from 1878–91, managed a high school at Sande
Sande, Vestfold
Sande is a municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of "Sande i Vestfold". The municipality of Sande was established on 1 January 1838 ....
in Vestfold
Vestfold
is a county in Norway, bordering Buskerud and Telemark. The county administration is in Tønsberg.Vestfold is located west of the Oslofjord, as the name indicates. It includes many smaller, but well-known towns in Norway, such as Larvik, Sandefjord, Tønsberg and Horten. The river Numedalslågen runs...
. He was a farmer in Sande
Sande, Vestfold
Sande is a municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of "Sande i Vestfold". The municipality of Sande was established on 1 January 1838 ....
from 1891–1906 and the mayor of Sande from 1899 to 1906.
The work of Asbjørn Kloster
Asbjørn Kloster
Asbjørn Kloster was a social reformer and leader of the Norwegian temperance movement in the 19th century.-Background:...
had aroused Aarrestad's interest in the temperance movement. In 1877 he published his first book on this topic Kom og hjælp os!. From 1883–1905 and 1922–1927, he was editor of Menneskevennen, which was published by the Norwegian temperance movement (Det norske Totalafholdsselskab). He was chairman of the Norwegian temperance movement from 1887–1927. He published more than 100 books and pamphlets, most regarding the use of alcohol. From 1892–94, he represented Jarlsberg
Jarlsberg
Jarlsberg was a former county which forms part of Vestfold county in Norway. The former counties of Jarlsberg and Larvik were merged in 1821...
and Larvik
Larvik
is a city and municipality in Vestfold county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Larvik. Larvik kommune - has about 41 364 inhabitants and covers 530 km2....
in the Norwegian Parliament. From 1900–1909, he was a member of the executive committee of the Norwegian Liberal Party. From 1906 to 1908, he was agriculture minister in Michelsen's Cabinet
Michelsen's Cabinet
The Michelsen's Cabinet was a Norwegian cabinet, formed by a coalition of the Liberal Party, the Conservative Party, the Moderate Liberal Party and the Coalition Party. It governed Norway between 11 March 1905 and 23 October 1907. It entered office as part of the build-up for the dissolution of the...
and Jørgen Løvland
Jørgen Løvland
Jørgen Gunnarsson Løvland was a Norwegian politician and Prime Minister. He was Minister of Labour 1898-1899, 1900-1902 and 1902-1903, member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm 1899-1900, Prime Minister in Stockholm in 1905, Minister of Foreign Affairs 1905 and 1905-1907, Prime Minister...
administration. In 1908, he was appointed Governor of Nedenes
Aust-Agder
is a county in Norway, bordering Telemark, Rogaland, and Vest-Agder. In 2002, there were 102,945 inhabitants, which is 2.2% of the total population in Norway. Its area is . The administrative center of the county is in Arendal....
.
In 1901, Sven Aarrestad was decorated Knight, First class, and in 1908 Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. Aarrestad was also the holder of the Grand Cross of the Order of the Dannebrog
Order of the Dannebrog
The Order of the Dannebrog is an Order of Denmark, instituted in 1671 by Christian V. It resulted from a move in 1660 to break the absolutism of the nobility. The Order was only to comprise 50 noble Knights in one class plus the Master of the Order, i.e. the Danish monarch, and his sons...
. His last years were spent on his property Soltuft in Arendal
Arendal
is a town and municipality in the county of Aust-Agder, Norway. Arendal belongs to the traditional region of Sørlandet.The town of Arendal is the administrative center the municipality and also of Aust-Agder county...
, where he died 1942.
Selected works
- Kom og hjælp os!, 1877
- Bibelen og Afholdssagen , 1889
- Samlagsspørgsmaalet , with Andreas Lavik, 1895
- Praktisk sundhedslære for skole og hjem, 1900
- Vort Stræv mod Rusdrikkene: Indlæg i Døgnets Strid, 1905
- Avholdsfolket og det nye ølet: foredrag, 1913
- Elisabeth Edland. Et liv i det godes tjeneste, 1920
- Ta lærdom av livet, 1923
- Min stilling til forbudet i 1911, 1926
- Om avvæpning (1927)
- Den store sak i vår tid, 1930
- Spredte trekk fra kampen om forbudet i Norge, 1933
- Asbjørn Kloster og litt om den tid som fostret ham, 1935
- Brev til Annie, 1935
Related reading
- Slapgard, Bjarne Sven Aarrestad. Ein folkeførar, 1933
- K. Haave: Sven Aarrestad. Et riss av livsverket hans, 1944