Benjamin Wegner

1795–1864 (age 69)

Biography

Benjamin Wegner was a successful Norwegian merchant whose business acumen contributed to the commercial life of his era. Operating during the early 19th century, he participated in the trading networks that connected Norway to broader European markets.

Wegner's mercantile activities reflected the growing economic sophistication of Norwegian society. His burial at Old Aker Cemetery, a prominent burial ground, testifies to his wealth and social prominence within his community.

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