Strange Jørgenssøn (7 April 1539 – 5 February 1610) was a Danish/Norwegian businessman and bailiff. He was born in Faaborg; the son of Jørgen van der Huus and Margrethe Bullgers. He served as bailiff of Lyse Abbey, Munkeliv Abbey, Giske and Nordland. He established an institution for poor women in Bergen 1609. He died in Bergen in 1610.[1][2]
Strange Jørgenssøn | |
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| Born | 7 April 1539 |
| Died | 5 February 1610 (aged 70) |
| Nationality | Danish/Norwegian |
| Occupation(s) | businessman and bailiff |
| Notable work | institution for poor women in Bergen |
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References
edit- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Strange Jørgenssøn". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
- ^ Fossen, Anders Bjarne. "Strange Jørgenssøn". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 13 June 2012.
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