Background
STRAY, Svenn was born on February 11, 1922 in Arendal. Son of Gudmund and Anne Johanne Marie Stray.
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STRAY, Svenn was born on February 11, 1922 in Arendal. Son of Gudmund and Anne Johanne Marie Stray.
Law School, University of Oslo.
He also filled the office of foreign minister of Norway. Stray"s parents were Gudmund Stray (1885–1970), a dentist, and Anne Johanne Marie Frøstrup (1893–1975). Svenn Stray graduated from the University of Oslo with a law degree in 1946.
After having served as a clerk in Moss, Norway, he opened his own practice in Moss in 1950.
Stray was first elected to local office in Moss in 1955, and he remained active in local politics until 1979. He was elected to Stortinget in 1958.
He served continuously in the parliament until 1985, for a total of 27 years, 264 days. Stray was foreign minister twice, from 1970 to 1971, and 1981 to 1986.
Moss City Council 1956. Central; Storting (Parliament.) 1950-1953, full member 1957-1985, Parliament. Standing Committee of Foreign Affairs and Constitution.
Nordic Council, Parliament.
Married Gwynneth Enoch in 1954.
