Kristofer Nagel Janson was a Norwegian poet, author and Unitarian clergyman.
10 Facts About Kristofer Janson
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Kristofer Janson is commonly recognized as the founder of the Norwegian Unitarian Church.
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Kristofer Janson traveled extensively in Europe and upon his return to Norway became popular as a teacher and author.
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Kristofer Janson came to the United States during September, 1879 at the start of a successful six month lecture tour.
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Kristofer Janson was ordained in a ceremony which took place in 1881 in Third Unitarian Church in Chicago.
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Kristofer Janson was asked by the American Unitarian Association to serve as minister among Scandinavian settlers in Minnesota.
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Kristofer Janson founded the Free Christian Church of Minneapolis, later known as the Nazareth Church, and established the Nora Free Christian Church in Hanska, Minnesota.
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Kristofer Janson spent his winters serving the Minneapolis church and his summers in Hanska.
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In 1893 Kristofer Janson returned to Norway and introduced Unitarianism to Norway mainly in Oslo.
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Kristofer Janson is recognized as the historical founder of the Norwegian Unitarian Church which was established in 1895.