About Carl Fredrik Diriks
Lived 1814 – 1895 (aged 80). Carl Fredrik Diriks was a Norwegian painter and illustrator.
Carl Frederik Diriks (26 March 1814 – 3 March 1895) was a Norwegian maritime officer, lighthouse director and illustrator. He was born in Larvik to government minister Christian Adolph Diriks and Maren Cathrine Tax. He was uncle of Edvard Diriks, and father-in-law of county manager and government minister Nikolai Prebensen.
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Who was Carl Fredrik Diriks?
Norwegian painter and illustrator (1814-1895)
When was Carl Fredrik Diriks born?
Carl Fredrik Diriks was born on 26 March 1814 in Larvik.
When did Carl Fredrik Diriks die?
Carl Fredrik Diriks died on 3 March 1895 in Christiania.
What was Carl Fredrik Diriks's occupation?
Carl Fredrik Diriks was a painter and illustrator.
What nationality was Carl Fredrik Diriks?
Carl Fredrik Diriks was Norwegian.
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