Petter Johnsen Ertzgaard

Petter Johnsen Ertzgaard (13 August 1784 – 7 February 1848) was a Norwegian farmer, elected official and military officer.

[1][2] Petter Johnsen Ertzgaard was born in Stjørdalen in Nordre Trondhjem county, Norway.

Ertzgaard served as commissioned officer in Det Strindenske Kompani 1807–1817, and participated during the Jämtland Campaign of 1808.

He served as a member of the Conciliation Commission (Forlikskommisjon) for his district since 1830 and was deputy chairman from 1838 to 1839.

At the Norwegian Constituent Assembly, he supported the position of the union party (Unionspartiet).

Petter Johnsen Ertzgaard painted by Ragna Hennig-Larsen. The painting belongs to Eidsvoll 1814 .
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