About Arne Wilhelmsen
Lived 1929 – 2020 (aged 90). Arne Wilhelmsen was a Norwegian businessperson and ship-owner.
Arne Wilhelmsen (15 June 192911 April 2020) was a Norwegian billionaire businessman, the co-founder of Royal Caribbean Cruises.
Wilhelmsen was born in June 1929, and earned a bachelor's degree from Harvard University.
When he died, his net worth was estimated at US$1.5 billion. He was 90.
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Who was Arne Wilhelmsen?
Norwegian businessman (1929-2020)
When was Arne Wilhelmsen born?
Arne Wilhelmsen was born on 15 June 1929 in Oslo.
When did Arne Wilhelmsen die?
Arne Wilhelmsen died on 11 April 2020 in Palma.
What was Arne Wilhelmsen's occupation?
Arne Wilhelmsen was a businessperson and ship-owner.
What nationality was Arne Wilhelmsen?
Arne Wilhelmsen was Norwegian.
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