Elias Blix
Norwegian professor, theologian, hymn writer and politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Elias Blix (24 February 1836 – 17 January 1902) was a Norwegian professor, theologian, hymn writer, and a politician for the Liberal Party. Blix wrote numerous hymns and was largely responsible for translating the New Testament into the Norwegian language.[1]
Quick Facts Minister of Education and Church Affairs, Prime Minister ...
Elias Blix | |
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Minister of Education and Church Affairs | |
In office 1 November 1886 – 24 February 1888 | |
Prime Minister | Johan Sverdrup |
Preceded by | Jakob Sverdrup |
Succeeded by | Jakob Sverdrup |
In office 26 June 1884 – 15 August 1885 | |
Prime Minister | Johan Sverdrup |
Preceded by | Nils Hertzberg |
Succeeded by | Jakob Sverdrup |
Personal details | |
Born | (1836-02-24)24 February 1836 Sørarnøy, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
Died | 17 January 1902(1902-01-17) (aged 65) Christiania, United Kingdoms of Sweden and Norway |
Political party | Liberal |
Spouse | Emma Hansen |
Children | Helge Ragnvald Marie Einar |
Occupation | Professor Theologian Hymn writer Politician |
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