second cabinet Hagerup, and their policy to negotiate with Sweden in matters regarding the Union. In 1905, it became clear that this policy had failed, and the second cabinet Hagerup resigned as part of the build-up for the dissolution of the union. Thorne was also in the Royal Norwegian Society for Development from 1896. He was proclaimed a Commander, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav in 1893, and was also decorated as a Commander of the Swedish Order of the Polar Star. References 1843 births 1920 deaths Politicians from Drammen People from Moss, Norway Government ministers of Norway Presidents of the Storting Members of the Storting Mayors of places in Østfold Conservative Party (Norway) politicians Norwegian businesspeople in shipping Commanders of the Order of the Polar Star