Johannes Gerckens Bassøe
Johannes Gerckens Bassøe (23 April 1878 – 30 July 1962) was a Norwegian jurist and civil servant. He is known as the first Governor of Svalbard, assuming office in October 1925, although there had been an Acting Governor since August. Bassøe was later County Governor of Troms and Vestfold.
Johannes Gerckens Bassøe | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Vestfold | |
| In office 1938–1948 | |
| Preceded by | Herman Meinich |
| Succeeded by | Oscar Torp |
| Governor of Troms | |
| In office 1928–1938 | |
| Preceded by | Otto Backe |
| Succeeded by | Gunnar Bjørn Nordbye |
| Governor of Svalbard | |
| In office 1925–1933 | |
| Preceded by | Edvard Lassen |
| Succeeded by | Helge Ingstad |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 April 1878 Råde, Norway |
| Died | 30 July 1962 (aged 84) Norway |
| Citizenship | Norway |
| Profession | Politician |
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