Background
He was born in Trondheim as the son of Hans Geelmuyden, and brother of Ivar Geelmuyden.
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Christian Geelmuyden
Edit Profilepolitician member of the Parliament of Norway
Career
Christian Geelmuyden made a career in the Royal Norwegian Navy. He joined the Navy as a Cadet at the age of fourteen, being promoted to Second Lieutenant in 1836, Premier Lieutenant in 1848 and Captain Lieutenant in 1857. He then became Captain in 1864 and Commander in 1874.
He was stationed in Horten, where he was mayor from 1857 to 1864.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1857, representing the constituency of Jarlsberg og Laurvigs Amt. He later served as a deputy representative during the term 1862–1864.
A street in Horten, Geelmuydens gate, was named after him.
Achievements
Membership
Norwegian Academy of Science and Letters.
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Born
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Died
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Nationality
Norway