About Jacob Roll
Lived 1783 – 1870 (aged 86). Jacob Roll was a Norwegian jurist, judge and politician.
Jacob Roll (17 May 1783 – 7 March 1870) was a Norwegian judge and politician.
He was born in Spydeberg. He was the Chief Justice of Trondhjem Diocesan Court from 1828 to 1855. He was also the first Mayor of Trondhjem. He was elected to the Parliament of Norway in 1833, 1836 and 1842, representing his city. He was also a deputy representative in 1821.
He was the father of Ferdinand Nicolai Roll and Oluf Nicolai Roll.
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Who was Jacob Roll?
Norwegian jurist, judge and politician (1783-1870)
When was Jacob Roll born?
Jacob Roll was born on 17 May 1783 in Spydeberg Municipality.
When did Jacob Roll die?
Jacob Roll died on 7 March 1870 in Trondheim.
What was Jacob Roll's occupation?
Jacob Roll was a jurist, judge and politician.
What nationality was Jacob Roll?
Jacob Roll was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Jacob Roll (born 1783)
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