Emil Steen (1828–1884)

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Peter Emil Steen (1828–1884) was a Norwegian ship-owner and businessperson.

He was a son of merchant Daniel Steen in Laurvig.[1] He is best known as the founder of Steen & Strøm in 1856 together with Samuel Strøm, Jr., as a continuation of Strøm's business which had roots back to 1797.[2] Steen has worked in this company since 1847.[1] When Samuel Strøm died in 1876, Emil Steen brought the widow Augusta Strøm on board as partner. The company was also involved in shipping during this period.[3][4]

Together with Ovidia Laurenze Jebe (1829–1905) Emil Steen had the son Johan Steen,[5] Christian Steen and Emil Steen.[6] The next generation took over Steen & Strøm in 1884, with Johan Steen, Christian Steen and Christian Strøm, Jr. as the three partners.[3][4] In turn, Johan had the son Erling[5] who became a partner in 1914.[4]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "Oslo gjennom fem generasjoner". Aftenposten Aften. 18 March 1948. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Steen & Strøm ASA". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Archived from the original on 22 February 2013. Retrieved 23 December 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Steen & Strøm har idag bestaaet i 125 aar". Aftenposten Aften. 13 July 1922. p. 1.
  4. ^ a b c "150 år på samme tomt". Aftenposten. 8 October 1947. p. 5.
  5. ^ a b Boye, Else. "Johan Steen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 18 December 2011.
  6. ^ "Dødsfall". Aftenposten. 21 July 1915. p. 3.