Peter Christian Hersleb Kjerschow Michelsen (March 15, 1857 - June 29, 1925) was a Norwegian statesman. He was Prime Minister of Norway from 1905 to 1907.
Born in Bergen, lawyer, ship-owner and one of Norways most influencial politicians. He was a member of the Norwegian parliament from 1891, representing the Social Liberal Party.
As Prime Minister in 1905 he initiated Norway's seperation from Sweden.
