Severin Løvenskiold

Norwegian politician (1777–1856)
Person human Q1851153
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Severin Løvenskiold

Summary

Severin Løvenskiold is a human[1]. His place of birth was Porsgrunn[2]. He was born on February 7, 1777[3]. He passed away in Fossum Ironwork[4]. He died on September 15, 1856[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and businessperson[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Severin Løvenskiold was born in Porsgrunn[2].
  • Severin Løvenskiold died in Fossum Ironwork[4].
  • Severin Løvenskiold was born on February 7, 1777[3].
  • Severin Løvenskiold died on September 15, 1856[5].
  • Severin Løvenskiold died on September 13, 1856[9].
  • Severin Løvenskiold is buried at Gjerpen church[10].
  • Severin Løvenskiold's father was Severin Løvenskiold[11].
  • Severin Løvenskiold's mother was Benedicta Henrikka Aall[12].
  • Severin Løvenskiold was married to Sophie Hedevig komtesse Knuth[13].
  • A child of Severin Løvenskiold was Otto Joachim Løvenskiold[14].
  • A child of Severin Løvenskiold was Leopold Herman Severin Løvenskiold[15].
  • A child of Severin Løvenskiold was Ernst Løvenskiold[16].
  • A child of Severin Løvenskiold was Adam Christopher Løvenskiold[17].
  • A child of Severin Løvenskiold was Herman Løvenskiold[18].
  • Severin Løvenskiold held citizenship in Norway[19].
  • Severin Løvenskiold's professions included politician[6].
  • Severin Løvenskiold's professions included businessperson[7].
  • Severin Løvenskiold held the position of Governor-general of Norway[20].
  • Severin Løvenskiold held the position of Norwegian prime minister in Stockholm[21].
  • Severin Løvenskiold held the position of member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly[22].
  • Severin Løvenskiold held the position of County Governor of Telemark[23].
  • Severin Løvenskiold's education included a stint at University of Copenhagen[24].
  • Severin Løvenskiold received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[25].
  • Severin Løvenskiold received the Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[26].
  • Severin Løvenskiold received the Royal Order of the Seraphim[27].

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Origins and Family

Severin Løvenskiold's place of birth was Porsgrunn[2]. He was born on February 7, 1777[3]. His father was he[11]. His mother was Benedicta Henrikka Aall[12].

Education

Severin Løvenskiold was educated at University of Copenhagen[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and businessperson[7]. Positions held include Governor-general of Norway[20], a position[28], in Norway[29]; Norwegian prime minister in Stockholm[21], a head of government[30], in Union between Sweden and Norway[31]; member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly[22], a position[32], in Norway[33]; and County Governor of Telemark[23], a position[34], in Norway[35].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[25], a grade of an order[36], in Norway[37]; Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[26], a medallion[38], in Norway[39], founded in 1819[40]; Royal Order of the Seraphim[27], an order[41], in Sweden[42], founded in 1748[43]; and Royal Order of the Polar Star[44], an order of chivalry[45], in Sweden[46], founded in 1748[47].

Personal Life

Among Severin Løvenskiold's spouses was Sophie Hedevig komtesse Knuth[13]. Children include Otto Joachim Løvenskiold[14], a judge[48], 1811–1882[49], of Norway[50]; Leopold Herman Severin Løvenskiold[15], a military personnel[51], 1813–1848[52], of Kingdom of Denmark[53]; Ernst Løvenskiold[16], a Hofmarschall[54], 1803–1867[55], of Norway[56], awarded the Commanders Grand Cross of the Order of the Polar Star[57]; Adam Christopher Løvenskiold[17], 1804–1886[58], of Norway[59]; and Herman Løvenskiold[18], a chamberlain[60], 1819–1873[61].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include September 15, 1856[5] and September 13, 1856[9]. Severin Løvenskiold passed away in Fossum Ironwork[4]. He is buried at Gjerpen church[10].

Why It Matters

Severin Løvenskiold ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[62] He is known by 4 alternative names across languages and contexts.[63]

FAQs

Where was Severin Løvenskiold born?

Severin Løvenskiold's place of birth was Porsgrunn[2].

Where did Severin Løvenskiold die?

Severin Løvenskiold passed away in Fossum Ironwork[4].

Who were Severin Løvenskiold's parents?

Severin Løvenskiold's father was Severin Løvenskiold[11]. Severin Løvenskiold's mother was Benedicta Henrikka Aall[12].

Who was Severin Løvenskiold married to?

Severin Løvenskiold's spouses include Sophie Hedevig komtesse Knuth[13].

What did Severin Løvenskiold do for work?

Severin Løvenskiold worked as politician[6] and businessperson[7].

Where did Severin Løvenskiold go to school?

Severin Løvenskiold was educated at University of Copenhagen[24].

What awards did Severin Løvenskiold receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St. Olav‎[25], Medal for Outstanding Civic Service[26], Royal Order of the Seraphim[27], and Royal Order of the Polar Star[44].

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  2. [62] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [63] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 15d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Governor-general of Norway, Norwegian prime minister in Stockholm, member of the Norwegian Constitutional Assembly +1
    Occupation politician, businessperson
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    Occupation politician, businessperson
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  3. 22d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Given name Severin
    Citizenship
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    Child Otto Joachim Løvenskiold, Leopold Herman Severin Løvenskiold, Ernst Løvenskiold +2
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