Niels Carlsen

Niels Carlsen (8 January 1734 – 3 May 1809) was a Norwegian timber merchant and ship owner. He was born in Drøbak; the son of timber trader Jacob Carlsen. Carlsen was one of the biggest ship owners in Norway of his time. A bust of him, made by Arne Vinje Gunnerud, is located outside the Drøbak Church, which was a donation to Drøbak from him and his wife.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Niels Carlsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 18 June 2012.
  2. ↑ Magnussen, Bernhard. "Niels Carlsen". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 18 June 2012.


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