Pierre Flor, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Pierre Flor

Norwegian politician

Date of Birth: 25-Sep-1775

Place of Birth: Christiania, Norway

Date of Death: 08-Apr-1848

Profession: politician, military officer, author, journalist

Nationality: Norway

Zodiac Sign: Libra


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About Pierre Flor

  • Pierre Flor (25 September 1775 – 8 April 1848) was a Norwegian politician, editor and military officer.Pierre Poumeau Flor was born at the Lilleaker farm in Vestre Aker, Norway.
  • He was the son of General War Commissioner Jens Lorentz Flor (1730-1806) and Maria Bolette HeegÃ¥rd (1752-1787).
  • His father later bought Haugbu farm in Asker in Akershus and settled his family there.
  • Flor completed his legal examination in 1792.
  • He subsequently acted as an assistant to his father as a military auditor.
  • In 1797, he served with the Asker Regiment (Akershusiske infanteriregiments) and in 1799 was a second lieutenant with the Vestre Laurvig Company (Vestre Laurvigske kompani).
  • From 1806 to 1811, he managed the family farm at Asker.
  • In 1816, he formed the newspaper Drammens Tidende together with Søren Tybring who was vicar of Bragernes Church in Drammen.
  • He served as co-editor until 1817.
  • Flor was elected a member of Norwegian Parliament from Drammen during the sessions 1818-20, 1821-23 and 1824-26.
  • He served as an alternate representative 1842-44.

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