Jørgen Moe
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a Norwegian folklorist, bishop, poet, and author.
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Born
22 April 1813 Hole, Denmark-Norway
Died
27 March 1882 (aged 68) Kristiansand, Norway
Nationality
Norwegian
Occupation
Priest
adultbasic
Norway
Appointed
1874
Buried
Vestre Aker Church graveyard, Kristiania
Children
Moltke Moe
Church
Church of Norway
Denomination
Christian
Diocese
Diocese of Kristianssand
era
1800+
In office
1874–1882
Parents
Engebret Olsen Moe and Marthe Jørgensdatter
Spouse
Johanne Fredrikke Sophie Sørenssen