Ole Irgens (politician)

[1] While working as the first Inspector of Schools in Bergen he was elected to the Norwegian Parliament, in 1868.

The plan detailed the syllabus, necessary new buildings programme and a new payment framework for the teachers.

Whilst a member of The Norwegian Parliament (Storting) he participated actively in the formation and implementation of the law reforming the state schools in Norwegian cities.

He was one of the founders of The Norwegian Mission to the Seamen, and its first chairman.

[2] [3] He was a prominent figure in Bergen, and published several texts on practical pedagogy and the church's role and organisation.