Poul Christian Holst

Norwegian politician (1776-1863)
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Poul Christian Holst

Summary

Poul Christian Holst is a human[1]. His place of birth was Røyken[2]. He was born on January 21, 1776[3]. He died in Christiania[4]. He died on August 7, 1863[5]. He worked as a politician[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Røyken[2], Poul Christian Holst…
  • Poul Christian Holst died in Christiania[4].
  • Poul Christian Holst was born on January 21, 1776[3].
  • Poul Christian Holst died on August 7, 1863[5].
  • Poul Christian Holst's father was Christian Holst[10].
  • A child of Poul Christian Holst was Christian Holst[11].
  • Poul Christian Holst held citizenship in Norway[12].
  • Poul Christian Holst worked as a politician[6].
  • Poul Christian Holst worked as a lawyer[7].
  • Poul Christian Holst worked as a jurist[8].
  • Poul Christian Holst held the position of member of the Parliament of Norway[13].
  • Poul Christian Holst held the position of Norwegian prime minister in Stockholm[14].
  • Poul Christian Holst held the position of Minister of Finance of Norway[15].
  • Poul Christian Holst held the position of Minister of Justice and Public Security[16].
  • Poul Christian Holst held the position of Minister of Justice and Public Security[17].
  • Poul Christian Holst held the position of Minister of Justice and Public Security[18].
  • Poul Christian Holst was educated at University of Copenhagen[19].
  • Poul Christian Holst received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[20].
  • Poul Christian Holst received the Royal Order of the Polar Star[21].
  • Poul Christian Holst received the Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[22].
  • Poul Christian Holst is recorded as male[23].
  • Poul Christian Holst's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • Poul Christian Holst's Commons category is recorded as Poul Christian Holst[25].
  • Poul Christian Holst's family name is recorded as Holst[26].
  • Poul Christian Holst's given name is recorded as Poul[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Røyken[2], Poul Christian Holst… he was born on January 21, 1776[3]. His father was Christian Holst[10].

Education

Poul Christian Holst's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[19].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8]. Positions held include member of the Parliament of Norway[13], a position[28], in Norway[29]; Norwegian prime minister in Stockholm[14], a head of government[30], in Union between Sweden and Norway[31]; Minister of Finance of Norway[15], a position[32], in Norway[33]; Minister of Justice and Public Security[16], a position[34], in Norway[35]; Minister of Education and Church Affairs[36]; and Q76337245[37].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[20], a grade of an order[38], in Norway[39]; Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], an order of chivalry[40], in Sweden[41], founded in 1748[42]; and Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[22], a medallion[43], in Norway[44], founded in 1819[45].

Personal Life

A child of Poul Christian Holst was Christian Holst[11].

Death and Burial

Poul Christian Holst died on August 7, 1863[5]. He passed away in Christiania[4].

Why It Matters

Poul Christian Holst ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[46]

FAQs

Where was Poul Christian Holst born?

Poul Christian Holst's place of birth was Røyken[2].

Where did Poul Christian Holst die?

Poul Christian Holst passed away in Christiania[4].

Who were Poul Christian Holst's parents?

Poul Christian Holst's father was Christian Holst[10].

What did Poul Christian Holst do for work?

Poul Christian Holst worked as politician[6], lawyer[7], and jurist[8].

Where did Poul Christian Holst go to school?

Poul Christian Holst was educated at University of Copenhagen[19].

What awards did Poul Christian Holst receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[20], Royal Order of the Polar Star[21], and Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[22].

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  7. [13] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814-1914. B. 2 D. 1 : De enkelte storting og statsraader 1814-1885. wikidata.org.
  8. [14] . wikidata.org.
  9. [15] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  10. [16] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  11. [17] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  12. [18] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  13. [36] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
  14. [37] . Det norske statsråd 1814–1949. wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
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  18. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [20] . nb.no. nb.no. Provenance: wikidata.org.
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  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814–1914. B. 1 D. 1 : Biografier A-K. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Stortinget og statsraadet: 1814–1914. B. 1 D. 1 : Biografier A-K. wikidata.org.
  26. [26] . wikidata.org.
  27. [27] . wikidata.org.

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  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  15. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [46] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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