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Gustav Peter Blom

1788 – 1843

Norwegian politician

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Lived 1788 – 1843 (aged 54–55). Gustav Peter Blom was a Norwegian politician, sorenskriver, writer and amtmann.

Gustav Peter Blom (4 July 1785 – 28 October 1869) was a Norwegian civil servant, politician and historian. He was a member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly at Eidsvoll during 1814.

Blom was born at Hurum in Buskerud, Norway. Blom took his law degree in 1807 and worked as district stipendiary magistrate (sorenskriver) in Nordre Jarlsberg. He was later appointed stipendiary magistrate and town clerk in Drammen. While stationed there, he was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1830.

He was later County Governor of Buskerud Amt (now Buskerud) from 1831 to 1857. While serving in this capacity, he was also elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1833, 1836, 1839, 1842 and 1848. From 15 July to 18 July 1852 and from 11 October 1852 to 12 April 1853 he was an acting member of the Council of State Division in interim in Stockholm, founded during King Oscar I's absence.

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Important facts

Birth century
Died
1843, Drammen
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly, Member of the Parliament of Norway, County Governor of Buskerud, Deputy member of the Parliament of Norway

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Gustav Peter Blom?

Norwegian politician (1785-1869)

When was Gustav Peter Blom born?

Gustav Peter Blom was born on 4 July 1788 in Holmsbu.

When did Gustav Peter Blom die?

Gustav Peter Blom died in 1843 in Drammen.

What was Gustav Peter Blom's occupation?

Gustav Peter Blom was a politician, sorenskriver, writer and amtmann.

What nationality was Gustav Peter Blom?

Gustav Peter Blom was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Gustav Peter Blom

· Wikidata: Q3356522

· DBpedia: Gustav Peter Blom

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