Thomas Vigner Christiansen Haaland
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Thomas Vigner Christiansen Haaland (29 August 1859 - 15 July 1913) was a Norwegian politician.
Born in Torvestad
, he worked as a banker and ship-owner for the most of his career.
He was a member of Haugesund city council, serving as mayor in 1900, 1902, 1903 and 1910. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament during the term 1904–1906, representing the Moderate Liberal Party
, and in 1907–1909 for the Coalition Party.
Born in Torvestad
Torvastad
-History:The parish of Torvestad was established as a municipality January 1, 1838 . On 1 February 1855 the district Haugesund was separated from Torvastad to form a municipality of its own. The split left Torvastad with 3,242 inhabitants. Further division took place when Skåre broke out on 1...
, he worked as a banker and ship-owner for the most of his career.
He was a member of Haugesund city council, serving as mayor in 1900, 1902, 1903 and 1910. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament during the term 1904–1906, representing the Moderate Liberal Party
Moderate Liberal Party
Moderate Liberal Party was a Norwegian political party that emerged from the conservative branch of the Liberal Party in 1888, consisting mainly of the Low Church...
, and in 1907–1909 for the Coalition Party.