Career
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Oppland in 1965, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served as a deputy representative during the terms 1954–1957, 1958–1961 and 1961–1965. He chaired the municipal party chapter for several periods.
Outside politics he worked as a gardener in Biri, Sandnes, Moss, Denmark, and finally Vinstra.
