Peder von Todderud (17 July 1691 – 30 May 1772) was a Norwegian military officer and landowner.

Peder von Todderud
Born( 1691-07-17)17 July 1691
Died30 May 1772(1772-05-30) (aged 80)
NationalityNorwegian
Occupation(s)military officer and landowner

Personal life

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Todderud was born in Stange on 17 July 1691. He was the son of farmers Gulbrand Alfssøn and Birte Johannesdatter, and married Maren Olsdatter in 1720.[1]

Career

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Todderud started his military career in 1707. In 1750 he was promoted colonel and chief of Oppland Regiment. He was promoted major general in 1760, and retired in 1764. In 1751 von Todderud acquired the estate Åker in Vang, Hedmark, where he lived until his death in 1772.[1][2]

References

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  1. ^ a b Nissen, Harald. "Peder Von Todderud". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 6 July 2018.
  2. ^ Bolstad, Erik (ed.). "Peder von Todderud". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 6 July 2018.