Hans Rasmus Astrup
Norvegian businessman born 1939
About Hans Rasmus Astrup
Lived 1939 – 2021 (aged 82). Hans Rasmus Astrup was a Norwegian art collector, businessperson and ship broker.
Hans Rasmus Astrup (23 March 1939 – 23 April 2021 ) was a Norwegian billionaire heir, ship broker, and art collector. He was founder of the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art in Oslo.
Early and personal life Astrup was born in Oslo in March 1939. His parents were ship owners Nils Ebbessøn Astrup and Hedevig Stang.
He was a bachelor, with no children.
In 2011, his net worth was estimated at NOK 5 billion.
In 2013, he was described as a "billionaire" and had established a second foundation.
Art collector
In 1993, he founded the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art in Oslo, Norway.
Astrup appeared in the ARTnews list of the top 200 collectors every year since 1992. He had a collection of about 1,500 works of avant-garde Norwegian and international art.
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Who was Hans Rasmus Astrup?
Norvegian businessman born 1939
When was Hans Rasmus Astrup born?
Hans Rasmus Astrup was born on 23 March 1939 in Oslo.
When did Hans Rasmus Astrup die?
Hans Rasmus Astrup died on 23 April 2021.
What was Hans Rasmus Astrup's occupation?
Hans Rasmus Astrup was an art collector, businessperson and ship broker.
What nationality was Hans Rasmus Astrup?
Hans Rasmus Astrup was Norwegian.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Hans Rasmus Astrup
· DBpedia: Hans Rasmus Astrup (born 1939)
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