Thorbjorn Jagland

ModernPoliticianNorway1950 — ?

Norwegian PM and Council of Europe head.

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Quick Facts

Born

1950

Country

Norway

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)38

Political (20%)74

Influence (20%)75

Legacy (20%)58

Leadership (15%)77

Strategy (15%)35

Total Score61.9

Thorbjorn Jagland — Complete Timeline

1996 AD

Appointed Prime Minister of NorwayPolitical Action◆ Major

Jagland became Prime Minister in October 1996, succeeding Gro Harlem Brundtland. He led a Labour Party minority government until 1997.

Norwegian PoliticsGovernment Formation

Impact: national

2000 AD

Chair of the Norwegian Nobel CommitteePolitical Action

Jagland chaired the Norwegian Nobel Committee from 2000 to 2009. He oversaw the awarding of the Nobel Peace Prize, including to the IPCC and Al Gore in 2007.

Nobel PrizePeace

Impact: global

2009 AD

Secretary-General of the Council of EuropePolitical Action◆ Major

Jagland became Secretary-General of the Council of Europe in October 2009. He served two terms until 2019, focusing on human rights and democratic governance.

Council of EuropeHuman Rights

Impact: regional