Jørgen Ernst Meyer

Jørgen Ernst Meyer (17 May 1802 – 11 September 1873) was a Danish industrialist. He founded the company E. Meyer in 1934 and established Denmark's first lacquerware factory in 1842. He was also a co-founder of Copenhagen Industrial Society in 1838.

Early life and education Meyer was born on 17 May 1802 at Charlottenlund on Langeland, the son of Frederik Meyer (1762–1823) and Adamine Juliane Christine Thode. The family moved to Odense where he later apprenticed as a house painter.

Career Advertisement for E. Meyer featuring the factory at Blegdamsvej 112 in Copenhagen In 1822, Meyer started working for S. Hambroe, one of the largest painting firms in Copenhagen, while at the same time studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Meyer became one of Hambroe's most trusted employees and it was probably Meyer who inspired Hambroe to establish Denmark's first production of oilcloth in 1832.

Other activities King Frederik VII's arrival for the inauguration of St. John's Church He was a co-founder of Copenhagen Industrial Society (Industriforeningen i København) in 1838 and was for a few years a member of the board of representatives. He was active as a fundraiser in connection with the construction of St. Jogn's Church (1856-61). He was also a captain in Copenhagen Fire Brigade.