Herman Foss

Norwegian politician (1790-1853)
Person human Q1786276
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Herman Foss

Summary

Herman Foss is a human[1]. His place of birth was Bergen[2]. He was born on September 17, 1790[3]. He died on September 21, 1853[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and translator[6].

Key Facts

  • Herman Foss was born in Bergen[2].
  • Herman Foss was born on September 17, 1790[3].
  • Herman Foss died on September 21, 1853[4].
  • Herman Foss held citizenship in Norway[7].
  • Herman Foss's professions included politician[5].
  • Herman Foss worked as a translator[6].
  • Herman Foss held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[8].
  • Herman Foss held the position of mayor of Oslo[9].
  • Herman Foss held the position of mayor of Oslo[10].
  • Herman Foss held the position of deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[11].
  • Herman Foss held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[12].
  • Herman Foss held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[13].
  • Herman Foss received the Order of St. Olav[14].
  • Herman Foss was a member of Royal Norwegian Society of Sciences and Letters[15].
  • Herman Foss is recorded as male[16].
  • Herman Foss's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Herman Foss's Commons category is recorded as Herman Foss[18].
  • The cause of death was cholera[19].
  • Herman Foss's family name is recorded as Foss[20].
  • Herman Foss's given name is recorded as Herman[21].
  • Herman Foss's work location is recorded as Oslo[22].
  • Herman Foss's manner of death is recorded as natural causes[23].
  • Herman Foss's described by source is recorded as Svensk uppslagsbok[24].
  • Herman Foss's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[25].
  • Herman Foss's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Norwegian[26].

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Origins and Family

Herman Foss's place of birth was Bergen[2]. He was born on September 17, 1790[3].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and translator[6]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[8], a position[27], in Norway[28]; mayor of Oslo[9], a mayor of a place in Norway[29], in Norway[30]; deputy member of the Parliament of Norway[11], a position[31], in Norway[32]; and Q76337245[33].

Recognition

Herman Foss received the Order of St. Olav[14].

Death and Burial

Herman Foss died on September 21, 1853[4]. The cause of death was cholera[19].

FAQs

Where was Herman Foss born?

Born in Bergen[2], Herman Foss…

What did Herman Foss do for work?

Herman Foss worked as politician[5] and translator[6].

What awards did Herman Foss receive?

Honors received include Order of St. Olav[14].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [16] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [17] . wikidata.org.
  5. [8] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  6. [9] . wikidata.org.
  7. [10] . wikidata.org.
  8. [11] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  9. [12] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  10. [13] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  11. [33] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  12. [5] . wikidata.org.
  13. [6] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [14] . wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] . wikidata.org.
  22. [22] . wikidata.org.
  23. [23] . wikidata.org.
  24. [24] . wikidata.org.
  25. [25] . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

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