Christen Christensen (politician)
Christen Christensen (1826–1900) was a Norwegian military officer and politician.
He was born in Førde, but the family soon moved to Lærdal. As a military officer he became a lieutenant in 1845, and later colonel. He eventually settled in Vik, where he worked with post services, bank administration and breeding of farm animals, importing Leicester sheep from England.[1]
As a politician he was mayor of Vik from 1858 to 1861 and 1866 to 1873. He served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament in 1862 and 1865.[1]
References[]
- ^ a b "Christen Christensen". Sogn og Fjordane County Encyclopedia (in Norwegian). Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation. 13 June 2002. Retrieved 31 January 2009.
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- 1826 births
- 1900 deaths
- Norwegian Army personnel
- Deputy members of the Storting
- Mayors of places in Sogn og Fjordane
- People from Førde
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