Christian Schou

Christian Schou (13 December 1792 – 15 September 1874) was a Norwegian merchant, farmer, brewer and politician.

He was born in Christiania. After receiving trading licence in 1922, Schou was running a farmers' shop at Grønland. He acquired the farm Sinsen in 1934, and was running a dairy and several factories. He was the owner of the brewery Schous Bryggeri, which eventually became a great success. He was decorated Knight of the Order of St. Olav in 1872. He died in Christiania.

The square Schous plass in Oslo is named after him.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Boye, Else. "Christian Schou". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
  2. ↑ Arntzen, Jon Gunnar. "Christian Schou". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 21 November 2011.