1847 Norwegian parliamentary election

Parliamentary elections were held in Norway in 1847.^[1] As political parties were not officially established until 1884,^[2] all those elected were independents.^[3] The number of seats in the Storting was increased from 102 to 105.^[3] Voter turnout was 49%, although only 5% of the country's population was eligible to vote.^[4]

Registered71,853

Turnout49.07%

Quick facts All 105 seats in the Storting 53 seats needed for a majority, Registered ...

1847 Norwegian parliamentary election

← 1844 May–30 September 1847 1850 â†’
All 105 seats in the Storting 53 seats needed for a majority
Registered	71,853
Turnout	49.07%
Prime Minister before election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due Prime Minister after election Frederik Gottschalck Haxthausen Due

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