Axel Ludvig Broström
Swedish businessman
About Axel Ludvig Broström
Lived 1838 – 1905 (aged 67). Axel Ludvig Broström was a Swedish ship-owner and sea captain.
Axel Ludvig Broström (May 21, 1838 in Kristinehamn – September 21, 1905) was a prosperous Swedish shipping owner.
During his youth, Axel joined a shipping company. Later he became an owner and captain in the inland (lake) shipping business. In 1865, Axel used a loan to purchase a wooden trading ketch, Mathilda. This would lead to the founding of the Swedish shipping company Broström Lines.
His son, Dan Broström, was the Swedish naval minister from 1914 to 1917. His grandson, Tor Erland Broström, was board chairman of Swedish American Line.
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Who was Axel Ludvig Broström?
Swedish businessman (1838-1905)
When was Axel Ludvig Broström born?
Axel Ludvig Broström was born on 21 May 1838.
When did Axel Ludvig Broström die?
Axel Ludvig Broström died on 21 September 1905 in Gothenburg.
What was Axel Ludvig Broström's occupation?
Axel Ludvig Broström was a ship-owner and sea captain.
What nationality was Axel Ludvig Broström?
Axel Ludvig Broström was Swedish.
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