Peter Andreas Heuch

Peter Andreas Heuch (1756–1825) was a Norwegian merchant.

A ship-owner based in the coastal town of Kragerø, he was among the wealthiest persons in Southern Norway.[1] He also helped found the Royal Frederick University in 1811.[1]

He was the father of merchant and politician Johan Christian Heuch, Sr. and thus a grandfather of bishop and politician Johan Christian Heuch.[1]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Henriksen, Petter, ed. (2007). "Heuch". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 4 April 2009.