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Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud

1798 – 1886

Norwegian politician

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About Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud

Lived 1798 – 1886 (aged 87). Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud was a Norwegian politician, teacher and farmer.

Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud (25 August 1798 – 2 April 1886) was a Norwegian politician.

He hailed from Solør.

He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1839, 1842, 1848 and 1851, representing the rural constituency of Hedemarkens Amt (today named Hedmark). He worked as a farmer.

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Important facts

Born

25 August 1798, Åsnes Municipality

Birth century

18th century

Died

2 April 1886, Våler Municipality

Occupation

Politician, teacher, farmer

Nationality

Norway

Positions held

Member of the Parliament of Norway, Deputy member of the Parliament of Norway

Also known as

Kristian Halvorssen Svenkerud

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud's

Louis Nicolas Vauquelin

1763 – 1829

Chemist

William Hyde Wollaston

Alexander von Humboldt

Frequently asked questions

Who was Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud?

Norwegian politician

When was Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud born?

Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud was born on 25 August 1798 in Åsnes Municipality.

When did Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud die?

Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud died on 2 April 1886 in Våler Municipality.

What was Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud's occupation?

Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud was a politician, teacher and farmer.

What nationality was Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud?

Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud

· Wikidata: Q5109666

· DBpedia: Christian Halvorsen Svenkerud

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