Christian August Anker

This article is about Christian August Anker (1840-1912). For Christian August Anker (1896–1982), see Christian August Anker (1896–1982).

Christian August Anker (9 August 1840 – 30 September 1912) was a Norwegian industrialist. He was born in Halden, a son of wholesaler Peter Martin Anker, and he was the father of Johan Anker. He played an important role in the early mining industry in Norway, and was also a pioneer in the wood-processing industry.[1][2]

References

  1. Berg, Bjørn Ivar. "Christian August Anker". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Christian August Anker". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 24 July 2013.


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