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Tage Algreen-UssingDanish lawyer
Date of Birth: 11.10.1797
Country:  Denmark |
Content:
- Early Life and Education
- Legal and Judicial Career
- Political Activism
- Constitutional Debate
- Death and Legacy
- Scholarly Works
Early Life and Education
Andreas Frederik Krieger (later known as Algreen-Ussing) was born in Copenhagen, Denmark. He studied law at the University of Copenhagen and became a notary there.
Legal and Judicial Career
Algreen-Ussing held various judicial positions, culminating in his appointment as Denmark's Attorney General in 1848.
Political Activism
In 1831-32, Algreen-Ussing became a prominent political writer. He played a significant role in the Roskilde Assembly from 1835-44, where he proposed initiatives that contributed to the eventual conflict between Denmark and the duchies of Holstein.
Constitutional Debate
Algreen-Ussing supported the idea of a constitutional monarchy but believed that the initiative should come from the king, not the people. He opposed universal suffrage and withdrew from politics after its implementation. However, he was appointed to the Reichstag by the king in 1854.
Death and Legacy
Algreen-Ussing died on June 25, 1872, in Toarbeke, Denmark. He is remembered for his influential legal writings and his contributions to the Danish constitutional debate.
Scholarly Works
In addition to his legal career, Algreen-Ussing published notable scholarly works, including a collection of royal rescripts and resolutions (1826) and an edition of the Danish statute book (1850).
