Joachim de Knagenhielm explained

Joachim de Knagenhielm
Birth Date:1727 5, df=y
Birth Place:Kaupanger, Norway
Death Place:Bodø, Norway
Citizenship:Norway
Nationality:Norwegian
Profession:Politician
Office:Governor of Nordland
Term Start:1771
Term End:1789
Predecessor:Peter Holm
Successor:Christian Torberg Hegge
Office2:Governor of Nordre Bergenhus amt
Term Start2:1763
Term End2:1771
Successor2:Magnus Theiste

Joachim de Knagenhielm (1727–1796) was a Norwegian civil servant and politician from the noble Knagenhjelm family. He served as the first County Governor of Nordre Bergenhus county from 1763 until 1771. He was then appointed as the County Governor of Nordland county from 1771 until his retirement in 1789.[1]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Fylkesmenn og amtmenn (stiftamtmenn) siden 1671. Ole T.. Berg. 2 December 2018. 13 June 2016. Store norske leksikon. . Norwegian.