Karl Gether Bomhoff
Karl Gether Bomhoff (1842–1925) was a Norwegian pharmacist, politician and Governor of the Central Bank of Norway.
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| Born | 1842 Larvik, Norway |
| Died | 1925 (aged 82–83) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Pharmacist Banker Politician |
| Known for | Governor of the Central Bank of Norway |
He was born in Larvik. He graduated as pharmacist in 1863, and worked in Drammen and Trondheim, and then a period as chemist in Dresden, Germany. He served as the first Governor of the Central Bank of Norway, from 1893 to 1920. He was elected representative to the Storting for the period 1895–1897, for the Liberal Party.[1]
References
- Gram, Trond. "Karl Gether Bomhoff". In Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 November 2016.
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| Preceded by position created |
Central Bank Governor of Norway 1893–1920 |
Succeeded by Nicolai Rygg |
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