Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg

Norwegian count and politician (1779-1840)
Person human Q1367581
Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg
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Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg

Summary

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg is a human[1]. He was born in Montpellier[2]. He was born on September 21, 1779[3]. He died in Wiesbaden[4]. He died on August 27, 1840[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and jurist[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg's place of birth was Montpellier[2].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg died in Wiesbaden[4].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg was born on September 21, 1779[3].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg died on August 27, 1840[5].
  • Burial took place at Q107751648[9].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg's father was Frederik Anton Wedel-Jarlsberg[10].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg's mother was Catharine von Storm[11].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg was married to Karen Wedel-Jarlsberg[12].
  • A child of Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg was Harald Wedel-Jarlsberg[13].
  • A child of Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg was Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg[14].
  • A child of Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg was Julie Caroline Helene Wedel Jarlsberg[15].
  • A child of Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg was Peder Anker Wedel Jarlsberg[16].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg held citizenship in Norway[17].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg worked as a politician[6].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg worked as a jurist[7].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg held the position of President of the Parliament of Norway[18].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg held the position of member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly[19].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[20].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[21].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[22].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[23].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[24].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg received the commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[25].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg received the Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[26].
  • Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg received the Knight of the Seraphim[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Montpellier[2], Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg… he was born on September 21, 1779[3]. His father was Frederik Anton Wedel-Jarlsberg[10]. His mother was Catharine von Storm[11].

Education

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and jurist[7]. Positions held include President of the Parliament of Norway[18], a position[28], in Norway[29], founded in 1814[30]; member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly[19], a position[31], in Norway[32]; member of the Parliament of Norway[20], a position[33], in Norway[34]; Governor-general of Norway[35], a position[36], in Norway[37]; Minister of Finance of Norway[38], a position[39], in Norway[40]; and Q61650865[41].

Recognition

Awards received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[26], Knight of the Seraphim[27], and Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[42].

Personal Life

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg was married to Karen Wedel-Jarlsberg[12]. Children include Harald Wedel-Jarlsberg[13], a proprietær[43], 1811–1897[44], of Norway[45], awarded the Order of St. Olav[46]; he[14], a hofjægermester[47], 1818–1888[48]; Julie Caroline Helene Wedel Jarlsberg[15], 1814–1840[49]; and Peder Anker Wedel Jarlsberg[16], 1809–1893[50]. He was affiliated with the Union Party[51].

Death and Burial

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg died on August 27, 1840[5]. He passed away in Wiesbaden[4]. He is buried at Q107751648[9].

Why It Matters

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (34 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[52] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.[53]

FAQs

Where was Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg born?

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg was born in Montpellier[2].

Where did Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg die?

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg passed away in Wiesbaden[4].

Who were Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg's parents?

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg's father was Frederik Anton Wedel-Jarlsberg[10]. Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg's mother was Catharine von Storm[11].

Who was Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg married to?

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg's spouses include Karen Wedel-Jarlsberg[12].

What did Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg do for work?

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg worked as politician[6] and jurist[7].

Where did Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg go to school?

Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg was educated at University of Copenhagen[24].

What awards did Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg receive?

Honors received include commander of the Order of the Dannebrog[25], Commander of the Order of the Polar Star[26], Knight of the Seraphim[27], and Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[42].

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  9. [20] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
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  13. [35] . regjeringen.no. regjeringen.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  14. [38] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  15. [41] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
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  25. [25] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [42] . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [3] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [5] . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

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Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [52] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [53] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 14d ago · Ajarmund · 2026-06-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held President of the Parliament of Norway, member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly, member of the Parliament of Norway +11
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    Place of birth Montpellier
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    Occupation politician, jurist
    Father Frederik Anton Wedel-Jarlsberg
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