Nikolai Nissen Paus

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Nikolai Nissen Paus (1877-1956) was a well-known Norwegian surgeon. He was a consultant surgeon at the Rikshospitalet (the National Hospital), director of Vestfold Hospital and was President of the Norwegian Red Cross from 1945 to 1947. He was created honorary member of the Red Cross in 1947. His son, Bernhard C. Paus, was also a well-known doctor and Grand Master of the Norwegian Order of Freemasons. He belonged to one of the oldest families of Norway.

Preceded by Fridtjof Heyerdahl

President of the Norwegian Red Cross 1945–1947

Succeeded by Erling Steen