About Peder Smedvig
Lived 1882 – 1959 (aged 76–77). Peder Smedvig was a businessperson and ship-owner.
Peder Smedvig (1882–1959) was a Norwegian businessman, the founder of Smedvig ASA.
Career In 1915, Smedvig started a shipping company. In 1935, he started Smedvig Tankrederi, but in World War II, four out of the five ships were lost.
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Who was Peder Smedvig?
Norwegian businessman
When was Peder Smedvig born?
Peder Smedvig was born in 1882 in Stavanger.
When did Peder Smedvig die?
Peder Smedvig died in 1959.
What was Peder Smedvig's occupation?
Peder Smedvig was a businessperson and ship-owner.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peder Smedvig. https://biography.guide/peder-smedvig/
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