Bernt Anker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Norwegian merchant and ship-owner
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Place of Birth: Christiania, Norway
About Bernt Anker
- Bernt Anker (22 November 1746 – 21 April 1805) was a Norwegian merchant, chamberlain and playwright. He was born in Christiania, the son of Christian Ancher and a brother of Peder Anker and cousin of Carsten Anker.
- His business included trade in timber on a large scale, with a large income from supplying the fleet of England.
- He eventually became the wealthiest person in Norway.
- Among his properties were Frogner Manor and Moss Jernverk.
- His magnificent home Paléet near Bjørvika was used as a Royal residence after his death, until the completion of the Royal Palace in Christiania. He was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of London in 1782.
- He was decorated Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog in 1803.A street in Oslo, Bernt Ankers gate, is named after him.
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