About Olai Pedersen Wiig
Lived 1802 – 1887 (aged 84). Olai Pedersen Wiig was a Norwegian farmer and politician.
Olai Pedersen Wiig (10 October 1802 – 29 September 1887) was a Norwegian politician who served as the mayor of Trøgstad between 1844 and 1847. Wiig served in the Storting between 1845 and 1847, before serving as a deputy member of the Storting between 1848 and 1850, after which he returned to a full member between 1851 and 1870. Wiig served as a deputy member between 1871 and 1873 before finishing off his career as full member between 1874 and 1879.
Early life Wiig was born on October 10, 1802, in Trøgstad, Norway. He spent most of his early life as a farmer. When his term ended, he was succeeded by Zyprian Svendsen Sødtland. Wiig died on 29 September 1887 in Trøgstad.
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Who was Olai Pedersen Wiig?
Norwegian politician (1802–1887)
When was Olai Pedersen Wiig born?
Olai Pedersen Wiig was born on 10 October 1802 in Trøgstad Municipality.
When did Olai Pedersen Wiig die?
Olai Pedersen Wiig died on 29 September 1887 in Trøgstad Municipality.
What was Olai Pedersen Wiig's occupation?
Olai Pedersen Wiig was a farmer and politician.
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Olai Pedersen Wiig was Norwegian.
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