Bendik Rugaas

Bendik Rugaas
Minister of Administration and Planning
In office
29 November 1996 – 17 October 1997
Prime MinisterThorbjørn Jagland
Preceded byTerje Rød-Larsen
Succeeded byEldbjørg Løwer
Personal details
BornBendik Jørgen Rugaas
(1942-12-31)31 December 1942
Died5 May 2025(2025-05-05) (aged 82)
PartyLabour
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Bendik Jørgen Rugaas (31 December 1942 – 5 May 2025) was a Norwegian librarian and politician for the Norwegian Labour Party. Rugaas was Minister of Planning from 1996 to 1997 as part of the cabinet of Thorbjørn Jagland. He died on 5 May 2025, at the age of 82.