Peter Christian Hersleb Kjerschow Michelsen (March 15, 1857 - June 29, 1925) was a Norwegian shipping magnate and statesman. He was Prime Minister of Norway from 1905 to 1907. Michelsen is most known for his central role in the dissolution of the union between Norway and Sweden in 1905, and was one of Norway's most influential politicians of his day. Born in Bergen, Michelsen was a lawyer and ship-owner. He became a member of the Norwegian parliament in 1891, … Wikipedia
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