Christian Sørenssen
Christian Sørenssen (born 25 September 1765 in Christiansand, died 16 August 1845 in Våler) was a Norwegian theologian, politician, and Bishop of the Church of Norway. He was bishop of the Diocese of Christianssand from 1811 until 1823 when he was appointed as the bishop of the Diocese of Christiania, a post which he held until his death in 1845.
Rt. Rev. Christian Sørenssen | |
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| Bishop | |
Lithograph of Christian Sørenssen | |
| Church | Church of Norway |
| Diocese | Christianssand and Christiania |
| Appointed | 1811 |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1765 Christianssand, Norway |
| Died | 16 August 1845 (aged 79) Smaalenene, Norway |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Denomination | Christian |
| Parents | Søren Christensen and Christence (Anna) Abrahamsdatter Just |
| Spouse | 1) Tete Sophie Wilhelmine Fangen 2) Antonette Wilhelmine Fangen |
| Children | Søren Anton Wilhelm Sørenssen |
| Occupation | Priest |
| Education | Cand.theol. |
| Alma mater | University of Copenhagen |
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