Career
He was born in Fredrikstad. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag in 1954, and was re-elected on two occasions. Karlsen was mayor of Strinda municipality for a brief time in 1945, and deputy mayor from 1945–1947.
politician member of the Parliament of Norway
He was born in Fredrikstad. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from Sør-Trøndelag in 1954, and was re-elected on two occasions. Karlsen was mayor of Strinda municipality for a brief time in 1945, and deputy mayor from 1945–1947.