Hans Gulbranson (1787 – 1868) was a Norwegian businessperson.
He hailed from Modum.[1] He was a wholesaler in Christiania, and was one of the wealthiest persons in Norway's capital.[2] He is best known as a founder of Nydalens Compagnie in 1845 together with Adam Hiorth, Ole Gjerdrum and Oluf N. Roll.[3] Gulbranson was the company's first chairman and manager. He was succeeded by Peter J. K. Petersen in both positions, in 1868 and 1858 respectively.[4]
He also owned large areas of forest and sold timber.[5] Together with Hiorth, Roll, Petersen and Iver Olsen he founded Christiania Mekaniske Væveri in 1847.[2]
He had the son Carl August Gulbranson. Together with Maren Bergithe Sparre (1796–1828) he had the daughter Claudine who married Jørgen Meinich.[6]
Business positions | ||
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Preceded by position created |
Manager of Nydalens Compagnie 1845–1858 |
Succeeded by Peter J. K. Petersen |
Preceded by position created |
Chairman of Nydalens Compagnie 1845–1868 |
Succeeded by Peter J. K. Petersen |