About Hilmar Finsen
Lived 1824 – 1886 (aged 61). Hilmar Finsen was a Danish civil servant and politician.
Søren Hilmar Steindór Finsen (24 January 1824 – 15 January 1886), commonly known as Hilmar Finsen in Iceland, was a Danish–Icelandic politician who served as Governor of Iceland (1865–1872).
In 1871, the Stöðulög bill was introduced, in which the new office of "Land-Chief of Iceland" replaced the governor. This official was to run the country according to orders from Denmark. Finsen, being the most recent Governor was chosen to hold the position, beginning his duties on 1 April 1873.
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Who was Hilmar Finsen?
(1824-1886)
When was Hilmar Finsen born?
Hilmar Finsen was born on 28 January 1824 in Kolding.
When did Hilmar Finsen die?
Hilmar Finsen died on 15 January 1886 in Copenhagen.
What was Hilmar Finsen's occupation?
Hilmar Finsen was a civil servant and politician.
What nationality was Hilmar Finsen?
Hilmar Finsen was Danish.
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