About Christian Meidell Kahrs
Lived 1858 – 1924 (aged 65). Christian Meidell Kahrs was a Norwegian politician and businessperson.
Christian Meidell Kahrs (24 September 1858 – 12 July 1924) was a Norwegian businessperson and politician for the Liberal Party and later the Coalition Party.
He was born in Bergen. He graduated from Bergen Cathedral School in 1877, and took the cand.jur. degree in 1881. In 1882 he was hired as a clerk for the district stipendiary magistrate in Hallingdal. Already the next year he returned to Bergen to work as a merchant. He was also the CEO of the bank Bergens Sparebank.
He was a member of Bergen city council from 1893 to 1910, both of whom served as Prime Minister of Norway. Kahrs was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1904, but only served one term.
Kahrs was a member of the board of Den Nationale Scene from 1892 to 1909, and chaired the supervising committee of the Bergen Line.
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Who was Christian Meidell Kahrs?
Norwegian politician
When was Christian Meidell Kahrs born?
Christian Meidell Kahrs was born on 24 September 1858 in Bergen Municipality.
When did Christian Meidell Kahrs die?
Christian Meidell Kahrs died on 12 July 1924.
What was Christian Meidell Kahrs's occupation?
Christian Meidell Kahrs was a politician and businessperson.
What nationality was Christian Meidell Kahrs?
Christian Meidell Kahrs was Norwegian.
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