Rasmus Skylstad (11 July 1893 – 17 October 1972) was a Norwegian diplomat. He was born in

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. He worked as a secretary in the

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from 1924. He served as

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of the Ministry from 1948 to 1958. He was the Norwegian ambassador to France from 1958. He was decorated Commander with Star of the

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in 1946.

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1893 births 1972 deaths People from Møre og Romsdal Ambassadors of Norway to France Recipients of the St. Olav's Medal {{Norway-gov-bio-stub