Jens Zetlitz Kielland
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Jens Zetlitz Kielland was a Norwegian consul
and artist. He is known as the father of novelist Alexander Kielland
.
He was born in Stavanger
to Jacob Kielland and Axeliane Christine (1792–1855), née Zetlitz. His grandfather was Gabriel Schanche Kielland
, his uncle Jonas Schanche Kielland
. He had four brothers and five sisters, most of them younger than he was, although a few died young. Through his brother Jacob Kielland
, Jens Zetlitz Kielland had several notable nephews.
Jens Zetlitz Kielland was chosen to take higher education, but he never really fulfilled this. He returned home to work in his father's business. However, he never became a businessman either, but was vice consul
for Portugal
from 1837 and director of Stavanger Sparebank. He also inherited a third part of Ledaal farm in 1863. Still, he rather pursued his hobbies which included painting, music and ivory
carving. He also published numerous novels.
In July 1840 he married fellow Stavanger citizen Christiane ("Janna") Lange, daughter of Alexander Lange (1792–1866) and his wife Christine Aall Castberg (1799–1851). The couple had five sons and three daughters. Their oldest son Jacob
became a priest and politician, Kitty
became a painter, Alexander
became a highly successful novelist, Tycho
became a jurist and journalist, while two died young.
Janna died after giving birth to the eighth child. Jens Zetlitz Kielland married Inger Mæle (1815–1887) in July 1863. They had no children. Jens Zetlitz Kielland died in 1889 in Stavanger.
Consul (representative)
The political title Consul is used for the official representatives of the government of one state in the territory of another, normally acting to assist and protect the citizens of the consul's own country, and to facilitate trade and friendship between the peoples of the two countries...
and artist. He is known as the father of novelist Alexander Kielland
Alexander Kielland
Alexander Lange Kielland was one of the most famous Norwegian realistic writers of the 19th century. He is one of the so-called "The Four Greats" in Norwegian literature, along with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Jonas Lie.-Background:Born in Stavanger, Norway, he grew up in a rich...
.
He was born in Stavanger
Stavanger
Stavanger is a city and municipality in the county of Rogaland, Norway.Stavanger municipality has a population of 126,469. There are 197,852 people living in the Stavanger conurbation, making Stavanger the fourth largest city, but the third largest urban area, in Norway...
to Jacob Kielland and Axeliane Christine (1792–1855), née Zetlitz. His grandfather was Gabriel Schanche Kielland
Gabriel Schanche Kielland
Gabriel Schanche Kielland was a Norwegian businessman and ship owner. He managed the Stavanger company Jacob Kielland & Søn from 1790, and became one of the most wealthy and prominent persons in the city. He let construct the large country house Ledaal around 1800, which has later become a royal...
, his uncle Jonas Schanche Kielland
Jonas Schanche Kielland
Jonas Schanche Kielland was a Norwegian consul and politician.-Personal life:He was born in Stavanger to Gabriel Schanche Kielland and Johanna Margaretha Kielland . He had three older brothers and two older sisters, but his youngest sister Elisabeth only survived for a month, and the oldest...
. He had four brothers and five sisters, most of them younger than he was, although a few died young. Through his brother Jacob Kielland
Jacob Kielland (officer)
Jacob Kielland was a Norwegian naval officer and politician.-Personal life:He was born in Stavanger to Jacob Kielland and Axeliane Christine , née Zetlitz. His grandfather was Gabriel Schanche Kielland, his uncle Jonas Schanche Kielland. He had four brothers and five sisters, most of them older...
, Jens Zetlitz Kielland had several notable nephews.
Jens Zetlitz Kielland was chosen to take higher education, but he never really fulfilled this. He returned home to work in his father's business. However, he never became a businessman either, but was vice consul
Consul (representative)
The political title Consul is used for the official representatives of the government of one state in the territory of another, normally acting to assist and protect the citizens of the consul's own country, and to facilitate trade and friendship between the peoples of the two countries...
for Portugal
Portugal
Portugal , officially the Portuguese Republic is a country situated in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is the westernmost country of Europe, and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the West and South and by Spain to the North and East. The Atlantic archipelagos of the...
from 1837 and director of Stavanger Sparebank. He also inherited a third part of Ledaal farm in 1863. Still, he rather pursued his hobbies which included painting, music and ivory
Ivory
Ivory is a term for dentine, which constitutes the bulk of the teeth and tusks of animals, when used as a material for art or manufacturing. Ivory has been important since ancient times for making a range of items, from ivory carvings to false teeth, fans, dominoes, joint tubes, piano keys and...
carving. He also published numerous novels.
In July 1840 he married fellow Stavanger citizen Christiane ("Janna") Lange, daughter of Alexander Lange (1792–1866) and his wife Christine Aall Castberg (1799–1851). The couple had five sons and three daughters. Their oldest son Jacob
Jacob Kielland (priest)
-Personal life:He was born in Stavanger to Jens Zetlitz Kielland and his wife Christine , née Lange. His grandfather was also named Jacob, so was an uncle. Through his uncle, Jacob was the cousin of diplomat Axel Christian Zetlitz Kielland, mayor Jonas Schancke Kielland and others...
became a priest and politician, Kitty
Kitty Lange Kielland
-Early life and training:Kielland was born to an affluent family in Stavanger, the older sister of Alexander Kielland. Kielland's mutual interactions with her brother would be important to shaping her as an artist. Although she received some training in drawing and painting, it was not until she...
became a painter, Alexander
Alexander Kielland
Alexander Lange Kielland was one of the most famous Norwegian realistic writers of the 19th century. He is one of the so-called "The Four Greats" in Norwegian literature, along with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Jonas Lie.-Background:Born in Stavanger, Norway, he grew up in a rich...
became a highly successful novelist, Tycho
Tycho Kielland
Tycho Kielland was a Norwegian jurist and journalist.He was born in Stavanger to Jens Zetlitz Kielland and his wife Christine , née Lange. His grandfather was Jacob Kielland, and an uncle was also named Jacob Kielland...
became a jurist and journalist, while two died young.
Janna died after giving birth to the eighth child. Jens Zetlitz Kielland married Inger Mæle (1815–1887) in July 1863. They had no children. Jens Zetlitz Kielland died in 1889 in Stavanger.