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|wikipedia=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per_Ditlev-Simonsen | |wikipedia=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Per_Ditlev-Simonsen | ||
| − | | | + | |description= Mayor of Oslo who resigned after revelations about his Swiss bank account. |
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|nationality=Norwegian | |nationality=Norwegian | ||
|birth_date=1932-06-12 | |birth_date=1932-06-12 | ||
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| − | |constitutes=Shipping magnate | + | |constitutes=Shipping magnate, deep state operative? |
|alma_mater=Stanford University | |alma_mater=Stanford University | ||
| − | |political_parties=Conservative | + | |political_parties=Conservative Party (Norway) |
|children=Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen | |children=Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen | ||
|relatives=Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen, Sr, Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen, Jr, John Ditlev-Simonsen | |relatives=Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen, Sr, Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen, Jr, John Ditlev-Simonsen | ||
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|title=Norwegian Minister of Defence | |title=Norwegian Minister of Defence | ||
| − | |start=1989 | + | |start=16 October 1989 |
| − | |end=1990 | + | |end=3 November 1990 |
| + | |description=Attended the [[1990 Bilderberg]] in May | ||
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|title=Member of the Norwegian Parliament for Oslo | |title=Member of the Norwegian Parliament for Oslo | ||
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| − | '''Per Ditlev-Simonsen''' is a former [[Mayor of Oslo]] who resigned after | + | '''Per Ditlev-Simonsen''' is a former [[Mayor of Oslo]] who resigned after revelations about his Swiss bank account. |
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| + | ==Background== | ||
| + | The family shipping company owned a part of the spy ship ''Eger'' jointly with the [[Norwegian Intelligence Service]] from [[1956]].<ref>[[Chr. Christensen]] ''Vår Hemmelige Beredskap - Historien on M.M., page 145</ref> The company also in all likelihood participated in the [[Definus]] espionage operation, where officers and seamen in the Norwegian merchant fleet, then one of the largest in the world, were employed as spies against Communist countries.<ref>https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-11-20-mn-579-story.html</ref> | ||
==Swiss bank account tax probe== | ==Swiss bank account tax probe== | ||
| − | In August 2007, the presence of a hitherto unknown [[Swiss bank account]] was revealed{{by whom}}. The revelation came after an acrimonious divorce involving his daughter, [[Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen]], the communications director of [[Norsk Hydro]].<ref> | + | In August 2007, the presence of a hitherto unknown [[Swiss bank account]] was revealed{{by whom}}. The revelation came after an acrimonious divorce involving his daughter, [[Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen]], the communications director of [[Norsk Hydro]].<ref>http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1943016.ece </ref> The account, which contained [[Norwegian krone|NOK]] 1.5 million had been [[inheritance|inherited]] by Ditlev-Simonsen after his wife died in 1990, and he eventually admitted to not having paid the Norwegian [[wealth tax]] on it.<ref>http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1947969.ece</ref> |
| − | The revelation caused several opposition politicians to call for Ditlev-Simonsen's resignation. [[Erna Solberg]], the head of the [[Norwegian Conservative Party]], asked that Ditlev-Simonsen refrain from active campaigning for his party ahead of the local elections scheduled for 10 September. Even if he had not resigned, the 75-year-old Ditlev-Simonsen was set to retire after the election.<ref> | + | The revelation caused several opposition politicians to call for Ditlev-Simonsen's resignation. [[Erna Solberg]], the head of the [[Norwegian Conservative Party]], asked that Ditlev-Simonsen refrain from active campaigning for his party ahead of the local elections scheduled for 10 September. Even if he had not resigned, the 75-year-old Ditlev-Simonsen was set to retire after the election.<ref>http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1947232.ece</ref> The incident was believed to have contributed to the [[Norwegian Conservative]]'s 4 percent drop in opinion polls, three weeks ahead of the election.<ref>http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1951245.ece </ref> |
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:36, 5 April 2024
 Per Ditlev-Simonsen    (Shipping magnate, deep state operative?) | |
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| Born | 1932-06-12 |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Alma mater | Stanford University |
| Children | Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen |
| Member of | Norwegian Shipowners' Association |
| Party | Conservative Party (Norway) |
| Relatives | • Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen • Sr • Olaf Ditlev-Simonsen • Jr • John Ditlev-Simonsen |
Per Ditlev-Simonsen is a former Mayor of Oslo who resigned after revelations about his Swiss bank account.
Background
The family shipping company owned a part of the spy ship Eger jointly with the Norwegian Intelligence Service from 1956.[1] The company also in all likelihood participated in the Definus espionage operation, where officers and seamen in the Norwegian merchant fleet, then one of the largest in the world, were employed as spies against Communist countries.[2]
Swiss bank account tax probe
In August 2007, the presence of a hitherto unknown Swiss bank account was revealed[By whom?]. The revelation came after an acrimonious divorce involving his daughter, Cecilie Ditlev-Simonsen, the communications director of Norsk Hydro.[3] The account, which contained NOK 1.5 million had been inherited by Ditlev-Simonsen after his wife died in 1990, and he eventually admitted to not having paid the Norwegian wealth tax on it.[4]
The revelation caused several opposition politicians to call for Ditlev-Simonsen's resignation. Erna Solberg, the head of the Norwegian Conservative Party, asked that Ditlev-Simonsen refrain from active campaigning for his party ahead of the local elections scheduled for 10 September. Even if he had not resigned, the 75-year-old Ditlev-Simonsen was set to retire after the election.[5] The incident was believed to have contributed to the Norwegian Conservative's 4 percent drop in opinion polls, three weeks ahead of the election.[6]
Events Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilderberg/1990 | 10 May 1990 | 13 May 1990 | New York US Glen Cove | 38th Bilderberg meeting, 119 guests |
| Bilderberg/1991 | 6 June 1991 | 9 June 1991 | Germany Baden-Baden Steigenberger Hotel Badischer Hof | The 39th Bilderberg, 114 guests |
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References
- ↑ Chr. Christensen Vår Hemmelige Beredskap - Historien on M.M., page 145
- ↑ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-11-20-mn-579-story.html
- ↑ http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1943016.ece
- ↑ http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1947969.ece
- ↑ http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1947232.ece
- ↑ http://www.aftenposten.no/english/local/article1951245.ece
