Hans Lindahl Falck
Hans Lindahl Falck (19 March 1863 – 1937) was a Norwegian ship-owner and politician.
He was born in Stavanger as a son of Thomas Scheen Falck, Sr. (1829–1889) and Anna Lindahl (1842–1921). He was a brother of consul Christian Fredrik Falck. In 1890 he married Karen Johanne Poulsson.[1] Their son Thomas Scheen Falck, Jr. became a notable ship-owner.[2]
Falck took commercial education in Germany, England, France and the United States. He then started a career in the family company Ths. S. Falck in 1888, and advanced to co-owner in 1889.[1]
Falck was elected as a deputy representative to the Parliament of Norway from Stavanger og Haugesund during the term 1895–1897.[3] He was a member of Stavanger city council for 25 years, serving as mayor for eight years. From 1890 to 1914 he also served as a consul for the German Empire. He was decorated as a Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav and a Knight, Fourth Class of the Order of the Red Eagle.[1]
References
- Steenstrup, Bjørn, ed. (1930). "Falck, Hans Lindahl". Hvem er hvem? (in Norwegian). Oslo: Aschehoug. p. 117. Retrieved 24 December 2013.
- Thowsen, Atle. "Thomas Scheen Falck". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 28 June 2011.
- "Hans Lindahl Falck" (in Norwegian). Norwegian Social Science Data Services (NSD). Retrieved 24 December 2013.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Andreas Meling |
Mayor of Stavanger 1897–1898 |
Succeeded by Arne Haabeth |
| Preceded by Arne Haabeth |
Mayor of Stavanger 1902–1907 |
Succeeded by Jonas Schanche Kielland |