About Jørgen Flood
Lived 1793 – 1867 (aged 73). Jørgen Flood was a Norwegian businessperson and politician.
Jørgen Flood (28 December 1792 – 28 June 1867) was a Norwegian merchant and politician.
Personal life Jørgen Flood was born in 1792 to merchant Peder Jørgensen Flood (1756–1832) and Inger Jørgine Jørgensen (1769–1843), née Wesselstoft. He had ten brothers and sisters. They grew up in Skien, but Jørgen later moved to Eidanger. Following the death of his wife Hanna in 1863, Jørgen moved to Grimstad. He died in that city. dealing with grain, tobacco and manufactured goods. Another of Jørgen's brothers, merchant Paulus Flood, served as mayor in 1845.
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Who was Jørgen Flood?
Norwegian businessman and mayor
When was Jørgen Flood born?
Jørgen Flood was born on 28 December 1793 in Skien.
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Jørgen Flood died on 28 June 1867.
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Jørgen Flood was a businessperson and politician.
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Jørgen Flood was Norwegian.
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