Background
He was born in Larvik to government minister Christian Adolph Diriks and Maren Cathrine Tax.
He was born in Larvik to government minister Christian Adolph Diriks and Maren Cathrine Tax.
Diriks was appointed director of the Norwegian Lighthouse administration from 1855 to 1881. He is also known for his illustrations. Among his publications are the children"s book Lille Anna from 1868 and the illustration series Allehaande (eight volumes, 1869-1882).