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Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe

1786 – 1854

Officer, farmer and father of the Constitution of Norway

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Lived 1786 – 1854 (aged 68). Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe was a Norwegian farmer and politician.

Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe (9 February 1786 – 26 September 1854) was a non-commissioned military officer. He served as a representative at the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly.

Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe was born on the Geitbuen farm in Orkdalen (now part of Orkland Municipality) in Søndre Trondhjem county, Norway. Helmer Gjedebo began his military career as a soldier in 1804. After he completed his military service in 1818, he ran a shop. In 1824, he received a license as a distiller. He entered public service as police officer in Trondheim from 1838–1850. His former residence in Trondheim was moved in 1979, rebuilt and opened in the Trondelag Folk Museum (Trøndelag Folkemuseum).

He represented the Second Trondhjem Regiment (Trondhjemske Infanteribrigade) at the Norwegian Constituent Assembly in 1814 at Eidsvoll Manor, together with Jacob Erik Lange. During the Assembly, he supported the position of the independence party (selvstendighetspartiet).

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Member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly
Also known as
Helmer Andersen Giedeboe

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Who was Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe?

officer, farmer and father of the Constitution of Norway

When was Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe born?

Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe was born on 19 February 1786 in Orkdal Municipality.

When did Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe die?

Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe died on 26 September 1854.

What was Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe's occupation?

Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe was a farmer and politician.

What nationality was Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe?

Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe was Norwegian.

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· Wikipedia: Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe

· Wikidata: Q3429785

· DBpedia: Helmer Andersen Gjedeboe

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