About Peder Christian Holst
Lived 1798 – 1873 (aged 75). Peder Christian Holst was a Norwegian politician, director, military officer and businessperson.
Peder Christian Holst (27 April 1798 – 14 December 1873) was a Norwegian politician, military officer and businessperson.
He served in the Parliament of Norway during the terms 1839–1841 and 1842–1844, representing the constituency Smaalenenes Amt, and during the terms 1848–1850 and 1851–1853, representing the constituency Kongsberg. He was mayor of Kongsberg in 1847, 1849 and 1850, and deputy mayor in 1845, 1846 and 1852.
He was also the director of Kongsberg Våpenfabrikk from 1852 to 1854.
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Who was Peder Christian Holst?
Norwegian politician
When was Peder Christian Holst born?
Peder Christian Holst was born on 27 April 1798 in Trondheim.
When did Peder Christian Holst die?
Peder Christian Holst died on 14 December 1873 in Moss Municipality.
What was Peder Christian Holst's occupation?
Peder Christian Holst was a politician, director, military officer and businessperson.
What nationality was Peder Christian Holst?
Peder Christian Holst was Norwegian.
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