Benjamin Wegner

Norwegian businessman (1795–1864)
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Summary

Benjamin Wegner was born on February 21, 1795[1], in Königsberg[2]. He died on June 9, 1864[3], in Dronninghavn[4]. He worked as an industrialist[5], merchant[6], and timber merchant[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (60 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Place of burial: Old Aker Cemetery[9]
  • Father: Johann Jacob Wegner[10]
  • Mother: Regina Dorothea Harder[11]
  • Spouse: Henriette Wegner[12]
  • Child: Johan Ludwig Wegner[13], Heinrich Benjamin Wegner[14], Henriette Pauss[15], George Wegner[16]
  • Country of citizenship: Kingdom of Prussia[17], Norway[18]
  • Position held: consul general[19]
  • Member of: Norske Selskab (1818)[20]
  • Sex or gender: male[21]
  • Commons category: Benjamin Wegner[22]
  • Family name: Wegner[23]
  • Given name: Benjamin[24]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[25]
  • Owner of: Blaafarveværket[26], Frogner Manor[27], Hassel Iron Works[28], Juel, Wegner & Co.[29], Frognerseteren[30], Hafslund Manor[31]

Why It Matters

Benjamin Wegner has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

FAQs

Where was Benjamin Wegner born?

Benjamin Wegner was born in Königsberg[2].

Where did Benjamin Wegner die?

Benjamin Wegner died in Dronninghavn[4].

Who were Benjamin Wegner's parents?

Benjamin Wegner's father was Johann Jacob Wegner[10]. Benjamin Wegner's mother was Regina Dorothea Harder[11].

Who was Benjamin Wegner married to?

Benjamin Wegner's spouses include Henriette Wegner[12].

What did Benjamin Wegner do for work?

Benjamin Wegner worked as an industrialist[5], merchant[6], and timber merchant[7].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . Great Norwegian Encyclopedia. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  26. [27] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  27. [28] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  28. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  29. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [31] ↑ . wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Child → Johan Ludwig Wegner, Heinrich Benjamin Wegner, Henriette Pauss +1
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