Christian Adolph Diriks

father of the Constitution of Norway, member of Stortinget and minister
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Christian Adolph Diriks

Summary

Christian Adolph Diriks is a human[1]. He was born in Copenhagen[2]. He was born on November 11, 1775[3]. He died in Christiania[4]. He died on December 16, 1837[5]. He worked as a jurist[6], sorenskriver[7], professor[8], politician[9], and lawyer[10]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

Key Facts

  • Christian Adolph Diriks was born in Copenhagen[2].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks died in Christiania[4].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks was born on November 11, 1775[3].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks died on December 16, 1837[5].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks is buried at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].
  • A child of Christian Adolph Diriks was Carl Fredrik Diriks[13].
  • A child of Christian Adolph Diriks was Christian Ludvig Diriks[14].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks held citizenship in Norway[15].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks's professions included jurist[6].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks worked as a sorenskriver[7].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks worked as a professor[8].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks's professions included politician[9].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks worked as a lawyer[10].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks held the position of member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly[16].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[17].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks held the position of President of the Parliament of Norway[18].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks held the position of Minister of Justice and Public Security[19].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks held the position of Minister of Justice and Public Security[20].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks held the position of Minister of Justice and Public Security[21].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks was employed by University of Oslo[22].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks was educated at University of Copenhagen[23].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[24].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks was a member of Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[25].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks is recorded as male[26].
  • Christian Adolph Diriks's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Copenhagen[2], Christian Adolph Diriks… he was born on November 11, 1775[3].

Education

Christian Adolph Diriks was educated at University of Copenhagen[23].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include jurist[6], sorenskriver[7], professor[8], politician[9], and lawyer[10]. Among Christian Adolph Diriks's employers was University of Oslo[22]. Positions held include member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly[16], a position[28], in Norway[29]; member of the Parliament of Norway[17], a position[30], in Norway[31]; President of the Parliament of Norway[18], a position[32], in Norway[33], founded in 1814[34]; Minister of Justice and Public Security[19], a position[35], in Norway[36]; Minister of Education and Church Affairs[37]; and Q76414597[38].

Recognition

Christian Adolph Diriks received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[24].

Personal Life

Children include Carl Fredrik Diriks[13], a painter[39], 1814–1895[40], of Norway[41], awarded the Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav[42] and Christian Ludvig Diriks[14], a politician[43], 1802–1873[44], of Norway[45], awarded the Knight of the Order of St. Olav‎[46]. Christian Adolph Diriks was affiliated with the Independence Party[47].

Death and Burial

Christian Adolph Diriks died on December 16, 1837[5]. He passed away in Christiania[4]. Burial took place at Vår Frelsers gravlund[12].

Why It Matters

Christian Adolph Diriks has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[11]

FAQs

Where was Christian Adolph Diriks born?

Christian Adolph Diriks's place of birth was Copenhagen[2].

Where did Christian Adolph Diriks die?

Christian Adolph Diriks died in Christiania[4].

What did Christian Adolph Diriks do for work?

Christian Adolph Diriks worked as jurist[6], sorenskriver[7], professor[8], politician[9], and lawyer[10].

Where did Christian Adolph Diriks go to school?

Christian Adolph Diriks was educated at University of Copenhagen[23].

What awards did Christian Adolph Diriks receive?

Honors received include Royal Order of the Polar Star[24].

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  7. [17] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
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  9. [19] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  11. [21] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  12. [37] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  13. [38] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
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  27. [3] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814–1914. B. 1 D. 1 : Biografier A-K. wikidata.org.
  28. [5] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814–1914. B. 1 D. 1 : Biografier A-K. wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. [11] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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