About Peder Todderud
Lived 1691 – 1772 (aged 80). Peder Todderud was a Danish autobiographer and military officer.
Peder von Todderud (17 July 1691 – 30 May 1772) was a Norwegian military officer and landowner.
Personal life Todderud was born in Stange on 17 July 1691. He was the son of farmers Gulbrand Alfssøn and Birte Johannesdatter, and married Maren Olsdatter in 1720.
Career Todderud started his military career in 1707. In 1750 he was promoted colonel and chief of Oppland Regiment. He was promoted major general in 1760, and retired in 1764. In 1751 von Todderud acquired the estate Åker in Vang, where he lived until his death in 1772.
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Who was Peder Todderud?
Danish autobiographer
When was Peder Todderud born?
Peder Todderud was born on 17 July 1691 in Stange Municipality.
When did Peder Todderud die?
Peder Todderud died on 30 May 1772 in Vang, Hedmark.
What was Peder Todderud's occupation?
Peder Todderud was an autobiographer and military officer.
What nationality was Peder Todderud?
Peder Todderud was Danish.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peder Todderud. https://biography.guide/peder-todderud/
MLA: "Peder Todderud." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peder-todderud/.
Chicago: "Peder Todderud." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peder-todderud/.
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