Zacharias Mellebye

Zacharias Mellebye was a Norwegian farmer and non-commissioned military officer who served as a representative at the Norwegian Constituent Assembly.

Biography

Zacharias Rasmussen Mellebye was born on Udengen in Skjeberg parish at Sarpsborg in Østfold, Norway. He participated in the military as a non-commissioned officer in both in 1808 and 1814. He was a commander in the Aker Sharpshooter Regiment. He represented his regiment at the Norwegian Constituent Assembly in 1814. He generally supported the independence party.

Personal life

He was married to Sofie Magnusdatter Begbye with whom he had eight children.