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Christian Julius Schou

Christian Schou
Christian Julius Schou av Asta Nørregaard OB.00233.jpg
Christian Schou portrayed by Asta Nørregaard
Born (1792-12-13)13 December 1792
Christiania, Norway
Died 15 September 1874(1874-09-15) (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 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.



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