Carl August Petersen Wright

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Carl August Petersen Wright (born 7 September 1893 in Porsgrunn, died 28 April 1961) was a Norwegian politician for the Conservative Party.

He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament from the Market towns of Telemark and Aust-Agder counties in 1937, and was re-elected on two occasions. He had previously served in the position of deputy representative during the term 1934–1936.

Wright held various positions in Porsgrunn city council between 1922 and 1927. He then served as deputy mayor for a brief time in 1928, and mayor in the periods 1931–1934 and 1934–1936.

His father Alfred P. Wright was also a Parliament member.

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