About Alf Gowart Olsen
Lived 1912 – 1972 (aged 60). Alf Gowart Olsen was a Norwegian businessperson and ship-owner.
Alf Gowart Olsen (30 June 1912 – 17 October 1972) was a Norwegian ship owner and ship broker. He was born in Stavanger, Norway. He chaired the family shipping company Brødrene Olsen from 1932. He was a board member of several companies and foundations, including Det Stavangerske Dampskibsselskap, Stavanger Flint, Stavanger Maritime Museum and the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. He was decorated Knight of the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
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Who was Alf Gowart Olsen?
Norwegian ship owner and ship broker
When was Alf Gowart Olsen born?
Alf Gowart Olsen was born on 30 June 1912 in Stavanger.
When did Alf Gowart Olsen die?
Alf Gowart Olsen died on 17 October 1972.
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Alf Gowart Olsen was a businessperson and ship-owner.
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Alf Gowart Olsen was Norwegian.
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