About Peder Harboe Hertzberg
Lived 1728 – 1802 (aged 73). Peder Harboe Hertzberg was a Norwegian farmer, economist and lutheran pastor.
Peder Harboe Hertzberg (July 4, 1728 – January 1, 1802) was a Norwegian priest best known for his efforts in educating the public during the introduction of potato cultivation in Norway.
Hertzberg was the son of the parish priest Niels Jensen Hertzberg (1693–1764) and Dorothea Cathrine Harboe ( 1695–1743). He served as a representative at the first session of the Storting in 1814. He was the father of the priest and politician Niels Hertzberg and the grandfather of the theologian, educator, and politician Nils Christian Egede Hertzberg.
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Who was Peder Harboe Hertzberg?
Norwegian priest
When was Peder Harboe Hertzberg born?
Peder Harboe Hertzberg was born on 4 July 1728.
When did Peder Harboe Hertzberg die?
Peder Harboe Hertzberg died on 1 January 1802.
What was Peder Harboe Hertzberg's occupation?
Peder Harboe Hertzberg was a farmer, economist and lutheran pastor.
What nationality was Peder Harboe Hertzberg?
Peder Harboe Hertzberg was Norwegian.
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