Background
He was born in Lierstranden. He was a son of municipal worker Martinius Abrahamsen (1853–1938) and Pauline Bernsen (1848–1916).
politician member of the Parliament of Norway
He was born in Lierstranden. He was a son of municipal worker Martinius Abrahamsen (1853–1938) and Pauline Bernsen (1848–1916).
He worked four and a half year at a paper factory, but spent most of his career as a carpenter. In the general election of 1927 he was elected as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway, representing the Market towns of Buskerud county. He served one term, and became a full representative in January 1929 when Member of Parliament Harald Haare died.
Abrahamsen was a member of Drammen city council during several terms. 1916–1919, 1922–1925 and 1928–1931.