Background
Samuelsen was born in Copenhagen.
Samuelsen was born in Copenhagen.
Samuelsen was trained as a locksmith and machinist. In 1889 he moved to Aarhus. They eventually had five children.
His election was opposed by the local Lutheran clergy due to his religious beliefs.
Samuelsen was the first Latter-day Saint to serve in a national legislature besides that of the United States. In 1919, Samuelsen was released as president of the Aarhus District and moved to Utah, where he settled in Salt Lake City.
From 1900 to 1917 Samuelsen served as a member of the Aarhus City council. From 1906 to 1918 he served for several terms as a member of the Rigsdag.
