Carl Christian Hall
Danish lawyer and Prime Minister
Born
February 25th, 1812
213 years ago
Died
1888
137 years ago — 76 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Denmark
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Served as the 6th Prime Minister of Denmark, holding office from 1857 to 1859. Contributed to legal reforms and the establishment of a parliamentary system. Undertook the role of a prominent politician during a transformative period in Danish politics. Involved in various political initiatives focused on modernization and governance.
Served as Prime Minister of Denmark from 1857 to 1859
Promoted legal reforms and parliamentary governance
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