About Thorry Kiær
Lived 1888 – 1968 (aged 80). Thorry Kiær was a Norwegian chief executive officer and businessperson, known for Orkla Mining Company.
Thorvald "Thorry" Meyer Kiær (6 January 1888 – 29 June 1968) was a Norwegian industrialist.
He was born in Aker to barrister Georg Fredrik Egidius Kiær and Julie Caroline Helene Løvenskiold. He was a brother of Dakky Kiær, and great-grandson of Otto Joachim Løvenskiold and Thorvald Meyer. In 1914 he married Ingrid Thaulow, a daughter of painter Frits Thaulow.
From 1913 Kiær had various administrative positions in the family business, which included forestry and wood-processing industry. From 1938 to 1958 he was chief executive of Orkla Mining Company at Løkken Verk.
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Who was Thorry Kiær?
Norwegian industrialist (1888–1968)
When was Thorry Kiær born?
Thorry Kiær was born on 6 January 1888 in Aker.
When did Thorry Kiær die?
Thorry Kiær died on 29 June 1968 in Oslo.
What was Thorry Kiær's occupation?
Thorry Kiær was a chief executive officer and businessperson.
What was Thorry Kiær known for?
Thorry Kiær was known for Orkla Mining Company.
What nationality was Thorry Kiær?
Thorry Kiær was Norwegian.
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