Inge Lønning

Inge Johan Lønning (20 February 1938 – 24 March 2013) was a Norwegian Lutheran theologian and politician for the Conservative Party of Norway. As an academic, he was Professor of Theology and Rector of the University of Oslo during the term 1985–1992. As a politician, he served as President of the European Movement in Norway, as a Member of Parliament, as Vice President of the Parliament, as Vice President of the Conservative Party, and as President of the Nordic Council.

Inge Lønning
Lønning in 2003.
President of the Lagting
In office
10 October 2005 – 30 September 2009
Vice PresidentJon Lilletun
Ola T. Lånke
Preceded byLodve Solholm
Succeeded byPosition abolished
Vice President of the Storting
In office
9 October 2001 – 30 September 2005
PresidentJørgen Kosmo
Preceded byHans J. Røsjorde
Succeeded byCarl I. Hagen
First Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
In office
29 March 1998 – 5 May 2002
LeaderJan Petersen
Preceded byBørge Brende
Succeeded byErna Solberg
President of the Norwegian European Movement
In office
31 January 1993 – 5 March 1995
Preceded byFredrik Vogt-Lorentzen
Succeeded byGro Balas
Rector of the University of Oslo
In office
1 January 1985 – 31 December 1992
Preceded byBjarne A. Waaler
Succeeded byLucy Smith
Member of the Norwegian Parliament
In office
1 October 1997 – 30 September 2009
ConstituencyOslo
Personal details
Born
Inge Johan Lønning

(1938-02-20)20 February 1938
Fana, Norway
Died24 March 2013(2013-03-24) (aged 75)
Beitostølen, Norway
Political partyConservative
Spouse(s)Kari Andersen (m. 1962–2008; her death)
Mari Mæland (m. 2012–2013; his death)
Children4, including Lars Lønning
EducationUniversity of Oslo
Military service
Allegiance Norway
Branch/service Navy
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