About Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg
Lived 1787 – 1863 (aged 76). Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg was a Norwegian politician and amtmann.
Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg (1787–1863) was a Danish-Norwegian baron and government official. He was a descendant of the Counts of Wedel-Jarlsberg. He served as the County Governor of Finnmark county from 1811 until 1813. He was then transferred to Bratsberg county to be the County Governor there. He held that post from 1813 until 1838. After his time as governor, he became a customs inspector based in Porsgrunn and then in 1844 he moved to the same position in Larvik. He retired in 1859.
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Who was Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg?
Norwegian politician
When was Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg born?
Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg was born on 22 May 1787 in Viborg.
When did Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg die?
Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg died on 26 July 1863 in Larvik, Norway.
What was Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg's occupation?
Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg was a politician and amtmann.
What nationality was Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg?
Fredrik Wilhelm Wedel-Jarlsberg was Norwegian.
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