Vice President of the United States but not actually become President of the United States in their own right. This understanding was first tested in 1841, following the death of President William Henry Harrison, only days into his term. Harrison's vice president, John Tyler, asserted that he had succeeded to the office of President, not just to its powers and duties. He took the presidential oath of office, and declined to acknowledge documents referring to him as "Acting President." Although some in Congress denounced Tyler's claim as a violation of the Constitution, he adhered to his position. Tyler's view ultimately prevailed when the Senate and House
Kristian Elster (born 1841) was employed as a forester first in Valdres and then in Trondheim where he resided until he died of pneumonia in 1881 at age 40. He was married in 1874 to Sanna Fasting (1845–1926) and was the father of Kristian Elster the Younger (1881-1947). He made his literary début with the historical drama "Eystein Meyla", which was staged in 1863. Among his novels are "Tora Trondal" from 1879, and "Farlige folk" from 1881. Kristian Elster (born 1841) Kristian Mandrup Elster (4 March 1841 – 11 April 1881) was a Norwegian novelist, journalist, literary critic and theatre critic. He was born