Karin Stoltenberg
Karin Stoltenberg | |
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| Born | Karin Heiberg 23 November 1931 Paterson, New Jersey, USA |
| Died | 17 October 2012 (aged 80) Oslo, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Known for | Politician and feminist, mother of prime minister Jens Stoltenberg, wife of foreign minister Thorvald Stoltenberg |
| Political party | Labour Party |
| Spouse | Thorvald Stoltenberg |
| Children | Camilla, Jens, and Nini |
| Parent(s) | Elisabeth Cecilie Thaulow Petersen (1903-1968) and Ørnulf Heiberg (1898-1973) |
| Relatives | Marianne Heiberg (sister) |
Karin Stoltenberg (née Heiberg; 23 November 1931 – 17 October 2012) was a Norwegian geneticist, politician and public official noted for her efforts to develop a coherent family policy in Norway, feminist activities, and for being the mother of prime minister Jens Stoltenberg, and wife of foreign minister Thorvald Stoltenberg.