About Lars Larsen
Lived 1948 – 2019 (aged 71). Lars Larsen was a Danish businessperson, merchant, entrepreneur and jysk (store).
Lars Kristinus Larsen (6 August 1948 – 19 August 2019) was a Danish businessman, owner and founder of the Jysk retail chain.
Career Larsen was also known under the name Dyne-Larsen (Duvet-Larsen) and was the founder of the Jysk retail chain in 1979.
Forbes named him the 424th richest man in the world (August 2019).
In June 2019, it was announced that Larsen would retire, effective immediately, due to being diagnosed with severe liver cancer. He passed the post as chairman of the board to his son, Jacob Brunsborg. Larsen died on 19 August 2019.
Honours In June 2010, he received the Order of the Dannebrog knighthood.
Personal life He lived in Sejs-Svejbæk near Silkeborg from 1982.
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Who was Lars Larsen?
Danish businessman (1948-2019)
When was Lars Larsen born?
Lars Larsen was born on 6 August 1948 in Arnborg.
When did Lars Larsen die?
Lars Larsen died on 19 August 2019 in Sejs-Svejbæk.
What was Lars Larsen's occupation?
Lars Larsen was a businessperson, merchant, entrepreneur and jysk (store).
What nationality was Lars Larsen?
Lars Larsen was Danish.
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