Career
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1833, representing the constituency of Bergen. He was re-elected in 1836, 1842, 1848, 1851, 1859 and 1862. He was especially known for his work with Henrik Wergeland and others to grant Jews the right to enter Norway.
He worked as a school principal at Bergen Cathedral School. He was also editor-in-chief of Bergens Stiftstidende for some time.
He died in 1868 in Sande.
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