Jens Christian Hauge | |
|---|---|
 Hauge in 1947. | |
| Minister of Justice | |
| In office 22 January 1955 – 1 November 1955 | |
| Prime Minister | Einar Gerhardsen |
| Preceded by | Gustav Sjaastad |
| Succeeded by | Jens Haugland |
| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 5 November 1945 – 5 January 1952 | |
| Prime Minister | Einar Gerhardsen Oscar Torp |
| Preceded by | Oscar Torp |
| Succeeded by | Nils Langhelle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 15 May 1915 Ljan, Norway |
| Died | 30 October 2006 (aged 91) Vinderen, Norway |
| Political party | Labour |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Sophie Dedekam (?–1958) Liv Elisabeth Sjøberg (1958–2004; her death) |
| Children | 6 |
Jens Christian Hauge (15 May 1915 – 30 October 2006) was a Norwegian who was leader within the World War II resistance—and one of the two incumbent Milorg Council members in May 1945.[1] He served as Minister of Defence from 1945-1952 and Minister of Justice from January to November 1955.
After 1955 he never held political office, but "continued to exert influence on political processes—sometimes openly",[2] and sometimes less so.
He is also controversial, and has been criticised for not giving more information regarding central parts of the Milorg activities, such as assassinations of Norwegian collaborators.