About Olav Braarud
Lived 1885 – 1969 (aged 84). Olav Braarud was a Norwegian civil engineer and engineer.
Olav Braarud (2 February 1885 – 4 April 1969) was a Norwegian director and engineer.
Born in Verdal Municipality, Nordre Trondhjems Amt, Even though the board of Holmenkolbanen was occupied by Nasjonal Samling and nazi military during World War II, Braarud remained managing director of the company during the war.
Edvard Heiberg succeeded him as managing director on 1 July 1953. He died in April 1969 and was buried in Ris, Oslo.
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Who was Olav Braarud?
Norwegian businessman (1885–1969)
When was Olav Braarud born?
Olav Braarud was born on 2 February 1885 in Verdal.
When did Olav Braarud die?
Olav Braarud died on 4 April 1969.
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Olav Braarud was a civil engineer and engineer.
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Olav Braarud was Norwegian.
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