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Claus Daae

1806 – 1896

Norwegian priest and politician

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About Claus Daae

Lived 1806 – 1896 (aged 89). Claus Daae was a Norwegian politician and lutheran pastor.

Claus Nils Holtzrod Daae (20 December 1806 – 13 November 1896) was a Norwegian priest, educator and politician.

Personal life He was born in Fana a son of dean Iver Munthe Daae (1771–1849) and Edvardine Fritzner. His father was mayor of Fana from 1838 to 1839. He was a first cousin of historian and politician Ludvig Kristensen Daa, and an uncle of physician Anders Daae. He was a first cousin once removed of jurist and politician Ludvig Daae, historian and politician Ludvig Daae, customs inspector Iver Munthe Daae, prison director Anders Daae and Suzannah Daae Ibsen.

In November 1835 in Bergen he married Aadel Christine Wibye (1813–1896). She was a first cousin on his maternal side.

From 1861 to 1865 he was a vicar in Trondhjem. He was elected as a fellow of the Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters in 1861. From 1865 to 1867 he served as the dean in Bergen Cathedral. He died in November 1896 in Bergen.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Bergen Cathedral School
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Norway, Deputy member of the Parliament of Norway
Also known as
Claus Nils Holtzrod Daae

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Claus Daae?

Norwegian priest and politician (1806-1896)

When was Claus Daae born?

Claus Daae was born on 20 December 1806.

When did Claus Daae die?

Claus Daae died on 13 November 1896.

What was Claus Daae's occupation?

Claus Daae was a politician and lutheran pastor.

What nationality was Claus Daae?

Claus Daae was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Claus Daae

· Wikidata: Q3354810

· DBpedia: Claus Daae

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