Hans Nielsen Hauge

Hans Nielsen Hauge (3 April 1771 – 29 March 1824) was a 19th-century Norwegian Lutheran lay minister, spiritual leader, business entrepreneur, social reformer and author. He led a noted Pietism revival known as the Haugean movement. Hauge is also considered to have been influential in the early industrialization of Norway.

Hans Nielsen Hauge
Born(1771-04-03)3 April 1771
Rolvsøy, Tune, Norway
Died29 March 1824(1824-03-29) (aged 52)
Christiania, Norway
Venerated inLutheran Church
FeastLutheran Church:
  • 29 March
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