Christian Jensen Lofthuus

Christian Jensen Lofthuus (Kristian Jenssøn Lofthus) (15 May 1750 - 13 June 1797) was a prominent farmer from Risør, Norway. Between 1786-87, he led a large peasant revolt in Norway which became known as the Lofthusreisingen.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)
Kristian Jensen Lofthus
Kristian Jenssøn Lofthus
Birth dateMay 15, 1750
Birth place
Norway , Risør
Nationality
Norway
Date of deathJune 13, 1797
Place of death
Oslo , Akershus Fortress
Residence
Vestre Moland

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