Erik Røring Møinichen

Erik Røring Møinichen (1797–1875) – politician, born in Trondheim. His rich and varied career included a spell as Mayor of Christiania (1842–1843), as well as lofty state posts. Among other things, Møinichen served several terms as minister of finance, minister of justice and minister of the navy. As a music lover, he played a certain role in the career of Thomas Tellefsen, encouraging him to perform at the theatre in Christiania.