About Abraham Dreyer
Lived 1671 – 1736 (aged 64). Abraham Dreyer was a Norwegian judge and civil servant.
Abraham Dreyer (1671 in Trondheim – 1736 in Trondheim) was a Danish-Norwegian official, and was for most of his working life chief judge of his home town.
In addition to being a judge, Dreyer had a career in the mountain administration. He was before he became , and became in 1721.
He was the son of his predecessor as chief judge, Peder Carstensen Dreyer, and the Dutch Anna Catharina Stricht von Hoffmerset. He became chief judge in 1703, and sat in court until his death. He became area justice in 1711 and state justice in 1731.
He was also a property investor in Trondheim and the area. He owned Austrått (although he never lived there), and was part owner of Kvikne Copper Works and Røros Copper Works.
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Who was Abraham Dreyer?
Norwegian judge
When was Abraham Dreyer born?
Abraham Dreyer was born on 11 December 1671 in Trondheim.
When did Abraham Dreyer die?
Abraham Dreyer died on 4 August 1736 in Trondheim.
What was Abraham Dreyer's occupation?
Abraham Dreyer was a judge and civil servant.
What nationality was Abraham Dreyer?
Abraham Dreyer was Norwegian.
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