About Christian Adolph Diriks
Lived 1775 – 1837 (aged 62). Christian Adolph Diriks was a Norwegian jurist, sorenskriver, professor, politician, lawyer and assessor (law).
Christian Adolph Diriks (1 November 1775 – 16 December 1837) was a Norwegian lawyer and statesman. He served as a representative at the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly in 1814.
Biography Christian Adolph Diriks was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He was the son of maritime captain Boye Boyesen Dyriks (1744–80) and Marie Elisabeth Stoppel (d. 1797). He was later made president of the Assembly, with responsibility for passing the Constitution.
Personal life Christian Adolph Diriks was married to Maren Cathrine Tax (1772-1848). They were the parents of nine children including Norwegian government minister Christian Ludvig Diriks and Norwegian maritime officer Carl Frederik Diriks. Christian Adolph Diriks was also the grandfather of the artist Edvard Diriks.
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Who was Christian Adolph Diriks?
father of the Constitution of Norway, member of Stortinget and minister
When was Christian Adolph Diriks born?
Christian Adolph Diriks was born on 11 November 1775 in Copenhagen.
When did Christian Adolph Diriks die?
Christian Adolph Diriks died on 16 December 1837 in Christiania.
What was Christian Adolph Diriks's occupation?
Christian Adolph Diriks was a jurist, sorenskriver, professor, politician, lawyer and assessor (law).
What nationality was Christian Adolph Diriks?
Christian Adolph Diriks was Norwegian.
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