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Thomas Konow

1796 – 1881

Norwegian politician and admiral

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Lived 1796 – 1881 (aged 85). Thomas Konow was a Norwegian politician.

Thomas Konow (10 October 1796 – 10 October 1881) was a Norwegian naval officer and politician. He was a member of the Norwegian Constituent Assembly at Eidsvoll in 1814.

Background He was born in Bergen, Norway as a son of merchant Friedrich Ludwig Konow (1746–1798) and his wife Anna Hedvig Rieck (1756–1810). His father and uncle had migrated from Germany to Norway; the surname stemming from the village, Konau. Thomas Konow was a brother of the merchant-politicians Wollert Konow and August Konow. In March 1827 he married Catharina Magdalene Reichborn (1807–1844).

In the Norwegian navy, he was promoted to Senior Lieutenant (6 October 1821), and through the various ranks of Captain to Rear Admiral and Chief of the Navy (11 July 1860). He served as a temporary councillor of state in interim in 1861. He retired 10 October 1869.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Positions held
Member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly, Member of the Parliament of Norway
Awards
Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎; Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎; Royal Order of the Sword; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Thomas Konow?

Norwegian politician and admiral (1796-1881)

When was Thomas Konow born?

Thomas Konow was born on 10 October 1796 in Bergen.

When did Thomas Konow die?

Thomas Konow died on 10 October 1881 in Christiania.

What was Thomas Konow's occupation?

Thomas Konow was a politician.

What nationality was Thomas Konow?

Thomas Konow was Norwegian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Thomas Konow

· Wikidata: Q3365931

· DBpedia: Thomas Konow

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