Christian Stockfleth
Christian Stockfleth (1639–31 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 | |
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 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 | |
| Born | 1639 Christiania, Norway |
| Died | 31 March 1704 (aged 64–65) |
| Citizenship | Denmark-Norway |
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| Relatives | Hans Stockfleth (uncle) Mats de Tonsberg (brother-in-law) |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
| Profession | Civil servant |
References
- Rian, Øystein. "Christian Stockfleth". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
- Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Christian Stockfleth". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 September 2014.
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