He served only one term, but had previously served as a deputy representative during the term 1898–1900. On 20 August 1909, he was appointed as the new Minister of Defence in the first cabinet Knudsen.
Although he served only one term, he previously held a deputy role from 1898 to 1900. In August 20, 1909, he was appointed as the new Minister of Defence within the first cabinet led by Knudsen.