Christian Theodor Holtfodt (17 October 1863 - 24 February 1930) was a Norwegian officer and a politician for the Liberal Party.[1] He was Minister of Defence 1914–1919.[2] He was said to be "Norway's most independent man", and fought for a strong defence to protect Norwegian neutrality.
Christian Theodor Holtfodt | |
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| Minister of Defence | |
| In office 8 August 1914 – 20 February 1919 | |
| Prime Minister | Gunnar Knudsen |
| Preceded by | Hans Vilhelm Keilhau |
| Succeeded by | Rudolf Peersen |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 October 1863 Christiania, Sweden-Norway |
| Died | 24 February 1930 (aged 66) Bygdøy, Aker, Norway |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Spouse | Helene Cathrine Lundh (m. 1892) |
| Children | Rannfrid Holtfodt |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Norway |
| Branch/service |  Norwegian Army |
| Years of service | 1889–1927 |
| Rank | General |