Peter Petersen
Norwegian mining engineer, ironworks manager and politician
About Peter Petersen
Lived 1767 – 1850 (aged 83). Peter Petersen was a Norwegian bergmeister, politician, mineralogist and member of parliament.
Peter Petersen (1767–1850) was a Norwegian mining engineer, ironworks manager and politician.
He graduated from the Kongsberg School of Mines in 1793, was appointed bergraad in Kongsberg, and was the director of Fritzøe Jernverk in Laurvig. Petersen was elected to the Storting in 1827, representing the constituency of Jarlsberg og Laurviks Amt.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Petersen?
Norwegian mining engineer, ironworks manager and politician
When was Peter Petersen born?
Peter Petersen was born on 9 July 1767 in Trondheim.
When did Peter Petersen die?
Peter Petersen died on 19 October 1850 in Sandefjord.
What was Peter Petersen's occupation?
Peter Petersen was a bergmeister, politician, mineralogist and member of parliament.
What nationality was Peter Petersen?
Peter Petersen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Petersen (born 1767)
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