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Wilhelm Christopher Christophersen
Norwegian diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wilhelm Christopher Christophersen (15 December 1832 – 26 July 1913) was a Norwegian diplomat, noted for his contributions in facilitating the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden in 1905 and later his service as Minister of Foreign Affairs.[1]
Quick Facts Minister of Foreign Affairs, Prime Minister ...
Wilhelm Christopher Christophersen | |
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Minister of Foreign Affairs | |
In office 19 March 1908 – 2 February 1910 | |
Prime Minister | Gunnar Knudsen |
Preceded by | Jørgen Løvland |
Succeeded by | Johannes Irgens |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilhelm Christopher Christophersen (1832-12-15)15 December 1832 Brevik, Telemark, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
Died | 26 July 1913(1913-07-26) (aged 80) Kristiania, Norway |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse |
Berta Juhlin-Dannfelt
(m. 1876) |
Children | 1 |
Parent(s) | Ole C. Christophersen (1794–1882) Tobine Christine Petersen (1806–1883) |
Education | Law |
Alma mater | University of Oslo |
Occupation | Diplomat |
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