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Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen

1830 – 1914

Norwegian politician

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About Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen

Lived 1830 – 1914 (aged 83–84). Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen was a Norwegian politician.

Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen (1830–1914) was a Norwegian jurist and politician.

A jurist by education, he worked as a civil servant in various government ministries. In 1875, he became County Governor of Nordre Bergenhus amt, a post he held until 1889 when he became County Governor of Stavanger amt. He held this position until 1910.

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Important facts

Born
1830
Birth century
19th century
Died
1914
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Norway
Positions held
County Governor of Rogaland, County Governor of Sogn og Fjordane
Awards
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen?

Norwegian politician

When was Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen born?

Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen was born in 1830.

When did Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen die?

Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen died in 1914.

What was Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen's occupation?

Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen was a politician.

What nationality was Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen?

Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen

· Wikidata: Q5040464

· DBpedia: Carl Lauritz Mechelborg Oppen

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