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Jacob Andreas Wille

1777 – 1850

Norwegian politician

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About Jacob Andreas Wille

Lived 1777 – 1850 (aged 73). Jacob Andreas Wille was a Norwegian politician and lutheran pastor.

Jacob Andreas Wille (19 August 1777 – 15 November 1850) was a Norwegian priest and politician.

He was born in Seljord to vicar (sogneprest) Hans Amundsen Wille and his wife Bolette Nilsdatter Møllerup. He graduated as cand.theol. in 1798. He worked as chaplain in Vaale from 1802 to 1811, and then as a schoolmaster for some years before being appointed vicar in Nøtterø in 1814.

Wille became involved in politics, and was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1836, representing the constituency of Jarlsberg og Laurviks Amt. He had previously served as deputy representative in 1833. When local government was introduced in Norway, his son Christian Severin Bloch Wille served as the first mayor of Nøtterø municipality. Jacob Andreas Wille took over as mayor in 1839, and served until 1847. His oldest son Hans Wille became a vicar and parliament member. In total he had eight children, with his wife Marine Sofia Petrea Bloch. In addition, he was the half-brother of topographic writer Hans Jacob Wille.

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Member of the Parliament of Norway, Mayor of Nøtterøy, Deputy member of the Parliament of Norway

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacob Andreas Wille?

Norwegian politician

When was Jacob Andreas Wille born?

Jacob Andreas Wille was born on 19 August 1777 in Seljord Municipality.

When did Jacob Andreas Wille die?

Jacob Andreas Wille died on 13 November 1850 in Nøtterøy.

What was Jacob Andreas Wille's occupation?

Jacob Andreas Wille was a politician and lutheran pastor.

What nationality was Jacob Andreas Wille?

Jacob Andreas Wille was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacob Andreas Wille

· Wikidata: Q4566567

· DBpedia: Jacob Andreas Wille

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