Knut O. Aarethun (82)
January 19th, 1942

Norwegian politician – Knut O. Aarethun was born in Lærdalsøyri (Settlement in Lærdal Municipality, Norway) on January 19th, 1942 and is 82 years old today.

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Knut O. Aarethun