Haavard Martinsen

Haavard Martinsen (6 February 1879 – 2 August 1967) was a Norwegian chemist and industrial leader.

Haavard Martinsen
Born(1879-02-06)6 February 1879
Nedre Eiker, Norway
Died2 August 1967(1967-08-02) (aged 88)
NationalityNorwegian
OccupationChemist
Industrial leader
Parent(s)Gustav Martinsen
AwardsOrder of St. Olav
Legion of Honour
Order of the British Empire
Order of Orange-Nassau

He was born in Nedre Eiker to Gustav Martinsen and Johanna Jeremiassen. He graduated as chemist from the University of Dresden in 1902. From 1918 to 1949 he was director of the mill Bjølsen Valsemølle. He served as mayor of Kristiania from 1920 to 1922. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1939, was Commander of the French Legion of Honour, Grand Officer of the Order of Orange-Nassau, and was awarded the Order of the British Empire.[1][2]

References

  1. Hovland, Edgar. "Haavard Martinsen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
  2. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Haavard Martinsen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 12 July 2016.
Political offices
Preceded by
Carl Jeppesen
Mayor of Kristiania
1920–1922
Succeeded by
Borger With


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