Jo Benkow

Jo Benkow (born Josef Elias Benkowitz; 15 August 1924 – 18 May 2013) was a Norwegian politician and writer, notable for being an important person in the Conservative Party of Norway, and the President of the Parliament 1985–1993. He was also President of the Nordic Council in 1983.

Jo Benkow
President of the Storting
In office
9 October 1985 – 30 September 1993
MonarchsOlav V
Harald V
Prime MinisterKåre Willoch
Gro Harlem Brundtland
Jan P. Syse
Vice PresidentReiulf Steen
Kirsti Kolle Grøndahl
Preceded byPer Hysing-Dahl
Succeeded byKirsti Kolle Grøndahl
Conservative Parliamentary leader
In office
1 October 1981 – 30 September 1985
Prime MinisterKåre Willoch
LeaderHimself
Erling Norvik
Preceded byKåre Willoch
Succeeded byJan P. Syse
Leader of the Conservative Party
In office
4 May 1980 – 25 August 1984
First DeputyHåkon Randal
Second DeputyAstrid Gjertsen
Kaci Kullmann Five
Preceded byErling Norvik
Succeeded byErling Norvik
First Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
In office
16 April 1978 – 4 May 1980
LeaderErling Norvik
Preceded byLars T. Platou
Succeeded byHåkon Randal
Second Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party
In office
12 May 1974 – 16 April 1978
LeaderErling Norvik
Preceded byPer Hysing-Dahl
Succeeded byAstrid Gjertsen
Member of the Norwegian Parliament
In office
1 October 1965 – 30 September 1993
ConstituencyAkershus
Personal details
Born
Josef Elias Benkowitz

(1924-08-15)15 August 1924
Trondheim, Sør-Trøndelag, Norway
Died18 May 2013(2013-05-18) (aged 88)
Oslo, Norway
Political partyConservative
SpouseAnnelise Høegh
OccupationPolitician
Professionphotographer
Military service
Allegiance Norway
Branch/serviceAir Force
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