About Johannes Thomassen Heftye
Lived 1792 – 1856 (aged 64). Johannes Thomassen Heftye was a Norwegian politician, businessperson and banker.
Johannes Tho. Heftye in a painting that was photographed by Anders Beer Wilse in 1919. Johannes Thomassen Heftye (17 October 1792 – 2 November 1856) was a Norwegian businessperson and politician.
He was the son of merchant Thomas Johannessen Heftye (1767–1827), an immigrant from Switzerland who founded the family company Thos. Joh. Heftye & Søn. He was the father of banker Thomas Johannessen Heftye and grandfather of Thomas Heftye. He was also an older brother of Henrik Heftye and a brother-in-law of ship-owner Mogens Thorsen.
He was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1827, representing the constituency of Christiania. He worked as a merchant and consul there. He only served one term.
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Who was Johannes Thomassen Heftye?
Norwegian politician (1792–1856)
When was Johannes Thomassen Heftye born?
Johannes Thomassen Heftye was born on 17 October 1792 in Schwanden.
When did Johannes Thomassen Heftye die?
Johannes Thomassen Heftye died on 2 November 1856 in Christiania.
What was Johannes Thomassen Heftye's occupation?
Johannes Thomassen Heftye was a politician, businessperson and banker.
What nationality was Johannes Thomassen Heftye?
Johannes Thomassen Heftye was Norwegian.
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