Strange Jørgenssøn Explained

Strange Jørgenssøn
Birth Date:7 April 1539
Birth Place:Faaborg, Denmark
Death Place:Bergen, Norway
Nationality:Danish/Norwegian
Occupation:businessman and bailiff
Notable Works:institution for poor women in Bergen
Father:Jørgen van der Huus
Mother:Margrethe Bullgers

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]

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: Strange Jørgenssøn . . Godal . Anne Marit . Anne Marit Godal . Norsk nettleksikon . Oslo . Norwegian. 13 June 2012.
  2. Encyclopedia: Strange Jørgenssøn . Norsk biografisk leksikon. Anders Bjarne . Fossen . Helle, Knut. Kunnskapsforlaget . Oslo . Norwegian . 13 June 2012.