About Peder Tonning
Lived 1782 – 1839 (aged 57). Peder Tonning was a Norwegian politician and civil servant.
Peder Tonning (14 January 1782 – 3 May 1839) was a Norwegian politician.
He was the son of the wealthy merchant Ole Tonning in Stryn, but moved to Aalesund. When local government was introduced in Norway in 1837 (the formannskapsdistrikt law), Tonning became the first mayor of Aalesund.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1814 and 1830, representing the constituency of Romsdals Amt. He was also a deputy representative in 1821. He worked as postmaster.
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Who was Peder Tonning?
Norwegian politician
When was Peder Tonning born?
Peder Tonning was born on 14 January 1782 in Stryn Municipality.
When did Peder Tonning die?
Peder Tonning died on 3 May 1839 in Ålesund Municipality.
What was Peder Tonning's occupation?
Peder Tonning was a politician and civil servant.
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Peder Tonning was Norwegian.
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