About Karl Seip
Lived 1850 – 1909 (aged 59). Karl Seip was a Norwegian politician and lutheran pastor.
Karl Seip (5 April 1850 – 16 September 1909) was a Norwegian priest and educator, who also served as the Minister of Education and Church Affairs from 1908 to 1909.
Personal life Karl Seip was born in Christiania as the son of priest Hans Christian Caspar Seip (1812-1872) and grandson of military officer and politician Andreas Martin Seip (1790–1850).
Through his brother, priest Jens Laurits Arup Seip, Karl was the uncle of Hans Kristian Seip and Didrik Arup Seip, and a granduncle of Hans Kristian and Jens Arup Seip. Through another brother, priest Martin Fredrik Seip, Karl was a granduncle of Helge and Martin Fredrik Seip. his place taken by acting Minister Knut Johannes Hougen. Seip died only two months later.
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Who was Karl Seip?
Norwegian politician (1850-1909)
When was Karl Seip born?
Karl Seip was born on 5 April 1850 in Oslo.
When did Karl Seip die?
Karl Seip died on 16 September 1909 in Lillehammer.
What was Karl Seip's occupation?
Karl Seip was a politician and lutheran pastor.
What nationality was Karl Seip?
Karl Seip was Norwegian.
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