About Johan Frederik Thorne
Lived 1801 – 1854 (aged 52). Johan Frederik Thorne was a Norwegian politician, timber merchant and businessperson.
Johan Frederik Thorne (23 December 1801 – 7 March 1854) was a Norwegian businessperson and politician.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1833, 1839, 1845 and 1848, representing the constituency of Drammen. He worked as a merchant, timber trader, estate owner and vice consul.
He married Henriette Dorthea Schive, but she died in 1841. In 1842 he married for the second time, this time to Gurina Johanna Paasche. Their son Johan Henrik Paasche Thorne became a notable businessman and politician, and their daughter Sara married businessman and politician Theodor Peterson. Johan Frederik's brother was Søren Wilhelm Thorne.
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Who was Johan Frederik Thorne?
Norwegian politician (1801–1854)
When was Johan Frederik Thorne born?
Johan Frederik Thorne was born on 23 December 1801 in Bragernes.
When did Johan Frederik Thorne die?
Johan Frederik Thorne died on 7 March 1854 in Drammen.
What was Johan Frederik Thorne's occupation?
Johan Frederik Thorne was a politician, timber merchant and businessperson.
What nationality was Johan Frederik Thorne?
Johan Frederik Thorne was Norwegian.
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