About Emil Steen
Lived 1828 – 1884 (aged 56). Emil Steen was a Norwegian businessperson.
Peter Emil Steen (1828–1884) was a Norwegian ship-owner and businessperson.
Steen was a son of Daniel Steen, a merchant in Laurvig. He is best known as the founder of Steen & Strøm, a company that he created in 1856 with Samuel Strøm, Jr. The firm was a continuation of a business of Strøm's that began in 1797, in which Steen had worked since 1847.
Together with Ovidia Laurenze Jebe (1829–1905), Emil Steen had three sons: Johan Steen, Christian Steen and Emil Steen. The next generation took over Steen & Strøm in 1884, with Johan Steen, Christian Steen and Christian Strøm, Jr. as the three partners. Johan's son Erling became a partner in the business in 1914.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Emil Steen?
Norwegian businessman
When was Emil Steen born?
Emil Steen was born on 30 January 1828 in Larvik.
When did Emil Steen die?
Emil Steen died on 30 May 1884.
What was Emil Steen's occupation?
Emil Steen was a businessperson.
What nationality was Emil Steen?
Emil Steen was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Emil Steen (1828–1884)
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