About Hans Jensen
Lived 1817 – 1888 (aged 70). Hans Jensen was a Norwegian merchant and politician.
Hans Jenssen (4 December 1817 – 13 June 1888) was a Norwegian businessperson.
He was born in Øyer Municipality, but came to Trondheim with his brother Torger (1822–1892) in 1834. The two established their own wholesale company H. & T. Jenssen in 1850. His brother withdrew in 1865, leaving the business to Hans.
Hans Jenssen also served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament in 1864, representing the constituency of the city of Trondheim.
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Who was Hans Jensen?
Norwegian politician
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Hans Jensen was born on 4 December 1817 in Øyer.
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Hans Jensen died on 12 June 1888 in Trondheim.
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Hans Jensen was a merchant and politician.
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Hans Jensen was Norwegian.
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