Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Johan Nygaardsvold Biography and Timeline

Follow Johan Nygaardsvold through 6 dated historical records for Norway.

Johan Nygaardsvold, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1935–1945Years on this page

1935

Johan Nygaardsvold Government

Prime Minister of Norway · Oslo · Government / Government of Norway

Begins the Johan Nygaardsvold Government in Oslo and serves as Prime Minister of Norway.

Role range: 1935-1945

1940

Government Evacuation

Prime Minister · Oslo · Government / Government of Norway

Nygaardsvold's government leaves Oslo as German forces advance on the capital.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1935-1945

Battle of Narvik

Prime Minister · Tromso · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Receives warning that Allied forces will withdraw from Narvik.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1935-1945

Narvik Evacuation News

Prime Minister · Tromso · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Receives news that Allied forces will leave northern Norway.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1935-1945

Operation Alphabet

Prime Minister · Narvik · Warfare / World War, 2nd

Receives notice that Allied support around Narvik will be withdrawn.

Role range: 1939-1945 – 1935-1945

1945

Johan Nygaardsvold Government

Prime Minister of Norway · Oslo · Government / Government of Norway

The Johan Nygaardsvold Government ends in Oslo, concluding this term as Prime Minister of Norway.

Role range: 1935-1945

Records, sources and methodology

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