Christian Theodor Holtfodt

Christian Theodor Holtfodt (17 October 1863 - 24 February 1930) was a Norwegian officer and a politician for the Liberal Party.[1] He was Minister of Defence 1914–1919.[2] He was said to be "Norway's most independent man", and fought for a strong defence to protect Norwegian neutrality.

Christian Theodor Holtfodt
Minister of Defence
In office
8 August 1914  20 February 1919
Prime MinisterGunnar Knudsen
Preceded byHans Vilhelm Keilhau
Succeeded byRudolf Peersen
Personal details
Born(1863-10-17)17 October 1863
Christiania, Sweden-Norway
Died24 February 1930(1930-02-24) (aged 66)
Bygdøy, Aker, Norway
Political partyLiberal
Spouse
Helene Cathrine Lundh
(m. 1892)
ChildrenRannfrid Holtfodt
Military service
Allegiance Norway
Branch/service Norwegian Army
Years of service18891927
RankGeneral

References

  1. Thomas, Gram. "Christian Theodor Holtfodt" (in Norwegian). Store Norske Leksikon. Retrieved 2011-05-31.
  2. "Register of Persons "Norway's Governments since 1814"". Government.no. Archived from the original on 2012-12-05. Retrieved 2011-05-31.


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