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Páll Melsteð (1812–1910), Icelandic historian and son of the above
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Páll Melsteð may refer to: * Páll Melsteð (amtmann) (1791–1861), Icelandic official and politician *Páll Melsteð (historian) Páll Melsteð (13 November 1812 - 9 February 1910) was an Icelandic historian, official, editor and member of the Althing. In 1892 he was awarded the Order of the Dannebrog. Early life Páll was the son of Páll Melsteð the official. At the a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Páll Melsteð (amtmann)
Páll Melsteð (31 March 1791 – 9 May 1861) was an Icelandic official and politician. He graduated from Menntaskólinn à ReykjavÃk, Bessastaðir School in 1809 and from Copenhagen University with a degree in law in 1815. From 1815 to 1849 he served as a sýslumaður in various ''sýslur''. In 1849 he became the ''amtmann'' of the Western Amt, an office he retained until his death. He was a member of the Althing by royal appointment from 1847 until his death. He was also appointed by the king to the National Assembly of 1851. He was the father of Páll Melsteð (historian), Páll Melsteð the historian. References''Páll Melsteð'' Website of the Althing. 2001. Icelandic government officials, Pall Melsted Members of the Althing, Pall Melsted 1791 births 1861 deaths {{Iceland-politician-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |