Christian Schou | |
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Christian Schou portrayed by Asta Nørregaard
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Born |
Christiania, Norway |
13 December 1792
Died | 15 September 1874 Christiania |
(aged 81)
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 Sinsen farm in 1934, and was running a dairy and several factories. He was the owner of the Schou Brewery, 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.