Jens Aars

Jens Aars (1 October 1779 – 27 March 1834) was a Norwegian priest and Member of Parliament.

He was a student at Christiania Latin School and earning his theological degree with honors in 1801.

[2] Aars was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1821, representing the constituency of Nordland.

In 1832 he became a member of the Swedish Order of Vasa cleric (Vasaordenen).

Their children included priest and politician Nils Fredrik Julius Aars.