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Royal Order of the Polar Star
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Nils Anker
1836-06-14 – 1893-10-01
Life & Legacy
Nils Anker (14 June 1836 – 1 October 1893 ) was a Norwegian businessman, landowner and politician.
He was born at Rød herregård in Halden, Østfold, Norway.
He was a son of Peter Martin Anker and his second wife, Cathrine Olava Nicoline Gløersen (1814-1902). He was a brother of Herman Anker and Christian August Anker, uncle of Katti Anker Møller, Ella Anker and Johan Anker and granduncle of Øyvind Anker, Peter Martin Anker and Tove Mohr.
He made his living as a wholesaler and landowner. He was elected to the Parliament of Norway in 1885, 1888 and 1891. He represented the constituency Fredrikshald and the Conservative Party.
Occupation & Career
politician, businessperson, timber merchant
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Royal Order of the Polar Star; Order of St. Olav
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Order of St. Olav · Royal Order of the Polar Star
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Order of St. Olav
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Family Child
Peter Martin Anker
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Family Father
Peter Martin Anker
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Family Sibling
Dikka Møller
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Family Sibling
Christian August Anker
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Family Sibling
Herman Anker
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Sources & Provenance
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