About Herman Didrich Janson
Lived 1757 – 1822 (aged 64). Herman Didrich Janson was a Norwegian businessperson.
Herman Didrich Janson (8 July 1757 – 13 March 1822) was a Norwegian shipper, businessman and powerful figure, and owner of Damsgård hovedgård, which he bought at auction in 1796. The gardens were often known as the Janson-gården and as the Jansonmarken. The property was in the family's ownership until 1983.
Herman Didrich Janson was also the owner of Stiftsgården from 1805, an estate which he sold in 1809 to his stepson, County Governor Edvard Hagerup.
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Who was Herman Didrich Janson?
Norwegian businessman
When was Herman Didrich Janson born?
Herman Didrich Janson was born on 8 July 1757 in Bergen.
When did Herman Didrich Janson die?
Herman Didrich Janson died on 13 March 1822 in Bergen.
What was Herman Didrich Janson's occupation?
Herman Didrich Janson was a businessperson.
What nationality was Herman Didrich Janson?
Herman Didrich Janson was Norwegian.
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