Niels Hanssøn Meng
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Niels Hanssøn Meng
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Niels Hanssøn Meng was a Norwegian timber trader, property owner and civil leader. Meng was born at Fredrikstad in Østfold, Norway. He was a leading timber merchant of the town, came to great wealth, and was the owner of dozens of farms. Around 1640, he settled in Halden and increased his holdings in Båhuslen and Follo. About 1630, he came into public service, first in Nordre Viken, and from 1644 to 1655 as bailiff there and in Idd and Marker. In addition, he was royal customs officer at Halden
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Norwegian politician
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2023-08-16T10:59:47Z
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