Per G. Schøyen

Per Gustav Schøyen (born 23 February 1924) is a Norwegian diplomat.

He was born in Modum. Following the examen artium, he took a business education, and spent two years in the United States. He started working for the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs in 1948. Positions held include those of Norwegian ambassador to Singapore from 1977 to 1981 and consul-general in Hamburg from 1987 to 1992. He also served in Moscow, Paris and Bonn during his career.[1]

Schøyen is a Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav. He resides at Høvik. Hobbies include tennis, rowing and wood carving.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 "Per G. Schøyen 80 år 23. februar" (in Norwegian). Norwegian News Agency. 4 February 2004.


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