Thorry Kiær
| Thorry Kiær | |
|---|---|
| Born |
6 January 1888 Aker, Norway |
| Died |
29 June 1968 (aged 80) Oslo |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Known for | CEO of 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.[1]
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. [1][2]
References
- 1 2 Sandvik, Pål Thonstad; Solheim, Kaare. "Thorry Kiær". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Thorry Meyer Kiær". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
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