About Peder Strand Rygh
Lived 1800 – 1868 (aged 67). Peder Strand Rygh was a Norwegian farmer, politician and lensmann.
Peder Strand Rygh (7 August 1800 – 15 April 1868) was a Norwegian politician.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1839, 1842, 1845, 1851, 1854, 1857, 1862 and 1865, representing the rural constituency of Nordre Trondhjems Amt. He worked as a bailiff, and later bank director.
He hailed from Verdalen. Together with Ingeborg Marie Bentsen (1809–1878) he had a son Oluf Rygh, who achieved recognition as an archeologist and historian.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peder Strand Rygh?
Norwegian politician (1800–1868)
When was Peder Strand Rygh born?
Peder Strand Rygh was born on 7 August 1800 in Overhalla Municipality.
When did Peder Strand Rygh die?
Peder Strand Rygh died on 15 April 1868 in Verdal.
What was Peder Strand Rygh's occupation?
Peder Strand Rygh was a farmer, politician and lensmann.
What nationality was Peder Strand Rygh?
Peder Strand Rygh was Norwegian.
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