Fredrik Frodesen Sand

Fredrik Frodesen Sand (24 January 1846 – 1919) was a Norwegian shipmaster, farmer and politician for the Free-minded Liberal Party.

Early life He was born in Strømm. His father was a maritime pilot in the area between Strømm to , and F. F. Sand took the shipmaster's exam in Drammen in 1866. Sand sailed for several years before moving to the United States. Here, he sailed for a few years on "the lakes", before venturing to Texas where he was a railroad contractor and foreman.

Career In 1878 he moved back to Norway, purchasing Imhjelt in Skoger Municipality. He was a savings bank director and served 27 years on the municipal council, including 6 years as mayor. Sand met in parliamentary session for considerable parts of the first term. He should not be confused with district physician Fredrik Sand who died in 1919 as well.