Background
He was born in Herefoss municipality.
politician member of the Parliament of Norway
He was born in Herefoss municipality.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1868, representing the constituency of Nedenæs Amt. He worked as a farmer there. He was later elected in 1871, 1877, 1889, 1892 and 1895, and represented the Conservative Party.
He died in Landvik.