Christian Stockfleth

Christian Stockfleth (163931 March 1704) was a Norwegian civil servant and diplomat. He was born in Christiania, Norway, a son of bishop Henning Stockfleth, and a nephew of civil servant Hans Stockfleth. Stockfleth studied at the University of Copenhagen, and further in other European cities. He assumed various central positions in Norway. From 1683 to 1691 he was appointed Envoy to Stockholm. After returning to Norway he held various positions as Diocesan governor and County Governor in Christianssand, Akershus, and Bergen until his retirement in 1704, shortly before his death.[1][2]

Christian Stockfleth
Portrait of Christian Stockfleth
Diocesan Governor of Christianssand stiftamt
In office
1685–1694
County Governor of Aggershuus amt
In office
1694–1699
Diocesan Governor of Bergenhus stiftamt
In office
1699–1704
Personal details
Born1639
Christiania, Norway
Died31 March 1704(1704-03-31) (aged 64–65)
CitizenshipDenmark-Norway
Parent
RelativesHans Stockfleth (uncle)
Mats de Tonsberg (brother-in-law)
Alma materUniversity of Copenhagen
ProfessionCivil servant

References

  1. Rian, Øystein. "Christian Stockfleth". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Christian Stockfleth". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 September 2014.



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