Description: (Norwegian Politician and Former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Norway)
Christian Magnus Falsen was a prominent Norwegian statesman, jurist, and historian who made significant contributions to the Norwegian Constitution. He played a crucial role in the Norwegian Constituent Assembly and was instrumental in drafting the Constitution of Norway. Falsen is widely recognized as the father of the Norwegian Constitution due to his influential constitutional draft, which drew inspiration from the U.S. Declaration of Independence. His draft served as a key source for the 1814 constitution, reflecting his enduring impact on Norwegian constitutional history.