He held this position for a year , but had already become embroiled in controversy .
However , already on 1 August 1885 Sverdrup was appointed Minister of Church Affairs , replacing Elias Blix .
Sverdrup held this position for a year , but had already become embroiled in controversy .
However , already on 1 August 1885 Sverdrup was appointed Minister of Church Affairs , replacing Elias Blix .