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Albert Angell

1660 – 1705

Norwegian civil servant, landowner and businessman

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Lived 1660 – 1705 (aged 44). Albert Angell was a Norwegian businessperson.

Albert Angell (4 November 1660 – 13 September 1705) was a civil servant, landowner and businessman. He served as Mayor of Trondheim, Norway.

Biography Angell was born in Trondheim, Norway. He was the son of merchant and landowner Lorentz Mortensen Angell (1626–1697) and Margrethe Hansdatter Puls (1631–1670). He was enrolled as a student at the University of Copenhagen in 1678 but did not graduate. Albert Angell acquired several sawmills and became one of the largest lumber dealers in Trondheim. He was also the owner of large forest and land properties, and had shares in the Røros Copper Works.

Personal life He was married in 1689 to Sara Hammond who was the daughter of Thomas Hammond, a timber merchant originally from England. She inherited agricultural and forestry properties and sawmills from parents. They had nine children, four of whom survived to adulthood, including endowment founder Thomas Angell.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
University of Copenhagen
Positions held
Burgomaster
Also known as
Albert Lorentzen Angell

Family & relationships

Spouse
Sara Hammond
Child
Thomas Angell (born 1692)
Parent
Lorentz Mortensen Angell

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Albert Angell?

Norwegian civil servant, landowner and businessman

When was Albert Angell born?

Albert Angell was born on 4 November 1660 in Trondheim.

When did Albert Angell die?

Albert Angell died on 13 September 1705.

What was Albert Angell's occupation?

Albert Angell was a businessperson.

What nationality was Albert Angell?

Albert Angell was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Albert Angell

· Wikidata: Q4709640

· DBpedia: Albert Angell

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