Christian Schou
| Christian Schou | |
|---|---|
 Christian Schou portrayed by Asta Nørregaard | |
| Born |
13 December 1792 Christiania, Norway |
| Died |
15 September 1874 (aged 81) Christiania |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Occupation | Merchant, farmer, brewer and politician |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav |
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
- ↑ Boye, Else. "Christian Schou". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
- ↑ Arntzen, Jon Gunnar. "Christian Schou". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 21 November 2011.
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