Background
Holst, Johan Jorgen was born on November 29, 1937 in Oslo. Son of Nils Oluf and Ester (Salvesen) Holst.
minister of defense of Norway Norwegian official
Holst, Johan Jorgen was born on November 29, 1937 in Oslo. Son of Nils Oluf and Ester (Salvesen) Holst.
Graduate in political science, Columbia University and University Oslo, 1965. Postgraduate, Harvard University.
Research associate, Norwegian Defense Research Establishment, 1963-1967; head of research, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Oslo, 1960-1976; director, Norwegian Institute of International Affairs, Oslo, 1981-1986, 89-90; state secretary, Ministry of Defense, Oslo, 1976-1979; state secretary, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo, 1979-1981; minister of defense, Government of Norway, Oslo, 1986-1989, 90-94.