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“Only recently, during the nineteenth century, and then only in Europe, do we meet forms of the state which have been created by a deliberate national feeling.”

Quote by Christian Lous Lange

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Christian Lous Lange

Christian Lous Lange, born on September 17, 1869, and died on December 11, 1938, was a Norwegian politician known for his significant role in Norwegian and European political stages. He served as the Prime Minister of Norway and held important positions in the League of Nations, contributing to international peace and security. more

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