Jens Aars

Jens Aars (1 October 1779 – 27 March 1834) was a Norwegian priest who became a Member of Parliament in 1821, representing the constituency of Nordland

Aars was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1821, representing the constituency of Nordland. He was a member of the Parliamentary deputation to Stockholm in 1823. In 1832 he became a member of the Swedish Order of Vasa cleric (Vasaordenen).

Personal life In 1803, he was married to Nicoline Elisabeth Mielsen. Their children included priest and politician Nils Fredrik Julius Aars. They were also the grandparents of writer Sophus Christian Munk Aars as well as banker and politician Jens Ludvig Andersen Aars. Also, through his brother, Jens Aars was an uncle of educator Jacob Jonathan Aars and granduncle of philosopher Kristian Birch-Reichenwald Aars and architect Harald Aars.