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Hans Hein Theodor Nysom

1845 – 1903

Norwegian politician

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Lived 1845 – 1903 (aged 57). Hans Hein Theodor Nysom was a Norwegian politician, military officer, engineer and civil servant.

Hans Hein Theodor Nysom (5 September 1845 – 28 August 1903) was a Norwegian politician with the Liberal Party, a cabinet minister and member of Norwegian Parliament.

Nysom was born at Botne in Vestfold county, Norway. He was a grandchild of priest and politician Hans Hein Nysom.

He originally made a career in the military, but from 1874 he worked with canals and timber raftings. From 1884 to 1892 he was the chairman of the Norwegian Polytechnic Society.

In 1891, he was appointed to the cabinet of Prime Minister Johannes Steens. He served as Minister of Auditing and Minister of Labour on 6 March 1891. On 27 November the same year he left the position as Minister of Auditing. He left the Ministry of Labour on 1 May 1893. He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1895, representing the constituency of Kristiania, Hønefoss og Kongsvinger. He was re-elected in 1898.

On 17 February 1898 he became a member of the Council of State Division in Stockholm (Statsrådsavdelingen i Stockholm). He left on 28 February 1899 to become Minister of Labour. On 1 June 1900 he was again transferred to Stockholm, serving until November 1900. He then became Director-General of the Norwegian State Railways.

Selected works Handbog i norsk flødningsvæsen, with Axel Borchrevink and Gunnar Sætren.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Parliament of Norway, Minister of Labour and Social Inclusion, Minister of Auditing
Employers
Norges Statsbaner
Awards
Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎; Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav; Royal Order of the Polar Star

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans Hein Theodor Nysom?

Norwegian politician (1845-1903)

When was Hans Hein Theodor Nysom born?

Hans Hein Theodor Nysom was born on 5 September 1845 in Botne Municipality.

When did Hans Hein Theodor Nysom die?

Hans Hein Theodor Nysom died on 28 August 1903 in Christiania.

What was Hans Hein Theodor Nysom's occupation?

Hans Hein Theodor Nysom was a politician, military officer, engineer and civil servant.

What nationality was Hans Hein Theodor Nysom?

Hans Hein Theodor Nysom was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans Hein Theodor Nysom

· Wikidata: Q1808806

· DBpedia: Hans Hein Theodor Nysom

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