Name Christian Ancher | ||
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Children Peder Anker, Jess Anker, Bernt Anker Grandchildren Morten Anker, Karen Wedel-Jarlsberg Great grandchildren Herman Wedel-Jarlsberg, Harald Wedel-Jarlsberg | ||
Christian Ancher (27 July 1711 – 9 January 1765) was a Norwegian merchant, timber trader and ship owner. He was born in Sondre Land, was married to Karen Elieson, and was the father of chamberlain Bernt Anker, prime minister Peder Anker and wholesaler Jess Anker. He eventually became the largest timber trader in Christiania, and was also big in shipping. He is known for his home Paleet near Bjorvika, which later was used as a Royal residence.
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