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| Birth | 10 July 1936 | |
| Age | 88 years |
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John Herstad (born 8 July 1936) is a Norwegian historian.
He was born in Bergen. Herstad was appointed professor at the University of Bergen from 1980. He served as director general of the National Archives of Norway from 1982 to 2006. He was decorated Commander of the Order of St. Olav in 2005.