About Torolf Smedvig
Lived 1917 – 1977 (aged 60). Torolf Smedvig was a Norwegian politician and ship-owner.
Torolf Smedvig (1917–1977) was a Norwegian businessman and the head of Smedvig ASA.
Early life He was the eldest son of Peder Smedvig, the founder of Smedvig ASA.
Career After his father Peder Smedvig died in 1959, his son Torolf Smedvig took over the running of the company and the canned food business became a separate company run by another branch of the family.
Personal life In 1942, he married Nora Kluge (1921–1999), the daughter of supreme court judge Kristofer Nordahl Kluge (1892–1972).
His son Peter Smedvig took over the running of the company. His granddaughter is Anna Margaret Smedvig.
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Who was Torolf Smedvig?
Norwegian politician
When was Torolf Smedvig born?
Torolf Smedvig was born on 15 February 1917 in Stavanger.
When did Torolf Smedvig die?
Torolf Smedvig died on 26 July 1977.
What was Torolf Smedvig's occupation?
Torolf Smedvig was a politician and ship-owner.
What nationality was Torolf Smedvig?
Torolf Smedvig was Norwegian.
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