About Peder Fauchald
Lived 1791 – 1856 (aged 64). Peder Fauchald was a Norwegian politician.
Peder Jensen Fauchald (15 November 1791 – 1 July 1856) was a Norwegian politician.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1830, 1833, 1836, 1839, 1842 1845, 1848 and 1851, representing the rural constituency of Christians Amt.
He was born in Østre Toten. He advocated freedom of religion in general and especially the right of Jews to enter Norway (which was granted in 1851). Locally, he became mayor of Østre Toten Municipality in 1838, was appointed county auditor, and founded the local savings bank. He sat as mayor from 1837 to 1847 and 1850 to 1856, being succeeded by Ole Larsen Hammerstad. He worked as a farmer.
There is a Fauchalds gate (street) in Oslo.
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Who was Peder Fauchald?
Norwegian politician (1791-1856)
When was Peder Fauchald born?
Peder Fauchald was born on 15 November 1791 in Østre Toten Municipality.
When did Peder Fauchald die?
Peder Fauchald died on 1 July 1856 in Østre Toten Municipality.
What was Peder Fauchald's occupation?
Peder Fauchald was a politician.
What nationality was Peder Fauchald?
Peder Fauchald was Norwegian.
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· DBpedia: Peder Jensen Fauchald
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