Gustav Martinsen
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Born5 November 1843
Drammen, Norway
Died19 March 1920 (aged 76)
OccupationsPolitician
Industrial leader
Industrial leader
ChildrenHaavard Martinsen
Gustav Martinsen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 November 1843 Drammen, Norway |
| Died | 19 March 1920 (aged 76) |
| Occupations | Politician Industrial leader |
| Children | Haavard Martinsen |
| Awards | Order of St. Olav Order of the Dannebrog |
Gustav Martinsen (5 November 1843 – 19 March 1920) was a Norwegian industrial leader and politician for the Conservative Party.
He was born in Drammen to merchant Martin Christophersen and Oline Gulbrandsen, and was the father of Haavard Martinsen. He founded the mill Bjølsen Valsemølle in 1884, and initiated and chaired Norsk Mølleforening. He was a member of the Storting from 1900 to 1906. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1904, and was a Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog.[1][2][3]
