Jon Lilletun
Norwegian politician (1945-2006)
Jon Lilletun (23 October 1945 – 21 August 2006) was a Norwegian politician active in the Christian Democratic Party.
Background
Lilletun was born in the western part of Vossestrand Municipality, now a part of Voss Municipality. His father owned a farm and also worked as a mailman. Lilletun was raised as a Pentecostal, and his family always tithed to the religious community.
After his mandatory 8-year primary education, Lilletun's family was unable to finance attendance at a higher level of school with an academic track. Lilletun worked as an apprentice at a local merchant and attended various trade schools. In 1974, he opened his own retail store that went bankrupt within a few years. He was subsequently convicted of negligence in his accounting practices and sentenced to a 55-day prison term, which he served.
He attributed this experience with a new outlook on life, and from 1975 to 1988 he worked for Vennesla Municipality on issues related to youth. In 1982, he ran for election as the mayor of Vennesla Municipality, but lost in a landslide defeat.
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