About Rasmus Hansen
Lived 1797 – 1861 (aged 63–64). Rasmus Hansen was a Norwegian lawyer, politician and judge.
Rasmus Hansen (1797–1860s) was a Norwegian jurist and politician.
He was born in Opdal. His parents were peasants, but Rasmus Hansen studied law in Denmark. He settled in Skogn and worked as an attorney. While living here, he was an elected to the Parliament of Norway in 1839, 1842 and 1848, representing the rural constituency of Nordre Trondhjems Amt.
Around 1850 he moved from Skogn to become district stipendiary magistrate (sorenskriver) in Nord-Gudbrandsdal. He died there in the 1860s.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rasmus Hansen?
Norwegian politician
When was Rasmus Hansen born?
Rasmus Hansen was born in 1797 in Oppdal Municipality.
When did Rasmus Hansen die?
Rasmus Hansen died on 12 May 1861 in Heidal.
What was Rasmus Hansen's occupation?
Rasmus Hansen was a lawyer, politician and judge.
What nationality was Rasmus Hansen?
Rasmus Hansen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rasmus Hansen (politician)
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