Johan H. Andresen
Norwegian politician and businessperson
About Johan H. Andresen
Lived 1888 – 1953 (aged 64). Johan H. Andresen was a Norwegian politician, businessperson, landlord, patron of the arts and consul.
Johan H. Andresen (29 November 1888 – 21 October 1953) was a Norwegian industrialist and politician for the Conservative Party.
Personal life He was born in Kristiania as a son of factory owner Nicolai Andresen (1853–1923) (1853–1923) and Johanne Marie Heyerdahl (1855–1928). He was a grandson of Johan Henrik Andresen and great-grandson of Nicolai Andresen.
In 1929 he married Eva Klaveness (1900–1965), a daughter of ship-owner Anton Frederik Klaveness. Their son Johan Henrik Andresen (1930–2011), During the occupation of Norway by Nazi Germany he was incarcerated at the Grini concentration camp for a period of four months in 1942.
He was decorated Commander of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog, and Knight of the Swedish Order of Vasa. He died in Sweden in 1953.
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Who was Johan H. Andresen?
Norwegian politician and businessperson (1888-1953)
When was Johan H. Andresen born?
Johan H. Andresen was born on 29 November 1888 in Christiania, Oslo Municipality.
When did Johan H. Andresen die?
Johan H. Andresen died on 21 October 1953 in Östergötland, Björkviks herrgård.
What was Johan H. Andresen's occupation?
Johan H. Andresen was a politician, businessperson, landlord, patron of the arts and consul.
What nationality was Johan H. Andresen?
Johan H. Andresen was Norwegian.
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