Povel Juel

Norwegian civil servant and official

Povel Juel - Norwegian civil servant and official
Born

None
None years ago

Died

March 8th, 1723
302 years ago — None years old

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Norway

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Born around 1673, contributed significantly to the Norwegian civil administration during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Served as a key civil servant in various governmental roles. His tenure witnessed the consolidation and reform of administrative processes in Norway, which were crucial for the country's governance. Juel played an instrumental role in local governance and contributed to the development of civic structure in the region.

Served as a prominent civil servant in Norway.

Contributed to administrative reforms.

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