Lensgreve Johan Caspar Herman Wedel Jarlsberg

This book is a biography of Johan Caspar Herman Wedel Jarlsberg, one of the most prominent Norwegian statesmen of the early 19th century. Wedel Jarlsberg played a key role in the negotiations that led to Norway's independence from Denmark in 1814. He was also a champion of liberal and enlightened ideas, and a patron of the arts. The book provides a rich picture of Norwegian politics and culture during a period of rapid change and transformation.
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