Thomas Johannessen Heftye
Norwegian banker, politician, and philanthropist
About Thomas Johannessen Heftye
Lived 1822 – 1886 (aged 63). Thomas Johannessen Heftye was a Norwegian banker and politician.
Thomas Johannessen Heftye, also known as Tho Joh Heftye (29 October 1822 – 4 October 1886) was a Norwegian businessman, politician and philanthropist.
Personal life He was born in Christiania as the son of merchant Johannes Thomassen Heftye (1792–1856) Tina Haslef (1798–1862). He was a nephew of Henrik Heftye. and grandfather of Eilif Fougner. Heftye grew up at Filipstad. He took his secondary education at Oslo Cathedral School and his higher education mainly in Leipzig. He entered the family company in 1848.
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Who was Thomas Johannessen Heftye?
Norwegian banker, politician, and philanthropist
When was Thomas Johannessen Heftye born?
Thomas Johannessen Heftye was born on 29 October 1822 in Christiania.
When did Thomas Johannessen Heftye die?
Thomas Johannessen Heftye died on 4 October 1886 in Christiania.
What was Thomas Johannessen Heftye's occupation?
Thomas Johannessen Heftye was a banker and politician.
What nationality was Thomas Johannessen Heftye?
Thomas Johannessen Heftye was Norwegian.
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