About Kristian Friis Petersen
Lived 1867 – 1932 (aged 64). Kristian Friis Petersen was a Norwegian politician, lawyer and embetsperson.
Kristian Friis Petersen (17 September 1867 – 5 April 1932) was the Norwegian Minister of Social Affairs 1914–1916 and Minister of Trade 1916–1919.
Kristian became a student from Ålesund Latin School in 1886. In 1891 he attended a Candidate of Law degree and then attended the Sorenskriver in Søre Sunnmøre until he began a business in Ålesund in 1893. When his father was appointed foe in Romsdal that same year, he was one of the years appointed police chief in Ålesund.
From 1918 to 1929 he was County Governor of Hordaland.
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Who was Kristian Friis Petersen?
Norwegian politician (1867-1932)
When was Kristian Friis Petersen born?
Kristian Friis Petersen was born on 7 September 1867 in Namsos Municipality.
When did Kristian Friis Petersen die?
Kristian Friis Petersen died on 5 April 1932 in Oslo.
What was Kristian Friis Petersen's occupation?
Kristian Friis Petersen was a politician, lawyer and embetsperson.
What nationality was Kristian Friis Petersen?
Kristian Friis Petersen was Norwegian.
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