Dagfinn Flem (28 July 1906 – 28 May 1976) was a Norwegian politician, newspaper editor, non-fiction writer and translator. He was born in Borgund Municipality, a son of Ivar Flem and Nikoline Landmark, and a brother of Magne Flem. He edited the newspaper ''

Sunnmørsposten ''Sunnmørsposten'' () is a newspaper published by Polaris Media in Ålesund, Norway. History and profile In its early days, ''Sunnmørsposten'' competed with several other local newspapers, including '' Aalesunds Avis'' (1917–1957), '' Aales ...

'' from 1946, along with his brother. He was mayor of

Ålesund Municipality Ålesund (, sometimes spelled Aalesund in English) is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal County, Norway. It is part of the traditional district of Sunnmøre and the centre of the Ålesund Region. The town of Ålesund is the administrative ce ...

for the

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from 1958 to 1965. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the

Order of St. Olav The Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav (; or ''Sanct Olafs Orden'', the old Norwegian name) is a Norwegian order of chivalry instituted by King Oscar I on 21 August 1847. It is named after King Olav II, known to posterity as St. Olav. Just be ...

in 1966.

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1906 births 1976 deaths Politicians from Ålesund Norwegian newspaper editors Liberal Party (Norway) politicians Mayors of places in Møre og Romsdal Norwegian people imprisoned in Germany Norwegian prisoners and detainees 20th-century Norwegian writers {{norway-writer-stub