Iver Elieson
Iver Elieson (3 November 1683 – 4 November 1753) was a Norwegian businessman, land owner and timber merchant. [1]
Elieson was born at Drammen in Buskerud, Norway. His father, Elias Nielssøn (1654-1699), was a merchant in Bragernes. Dating from the 1720s, Elieson started buying forests and farms in Akershus. Eventually he developed into a large sawmill owner and timber exporter. He also owned a paper mill by the Akerselva. He had success with his timber trade and was among the wealthiest persons in Christiania (now Oslo).[2] [3]
Personal life[edit]
He was married to Karen Mortensdatter Leuch (1694–1765). They couple had ten children. Their son, Morten Leuch Elieson (1724-1763) owned Hafslund Manor in Sarpsborg. Their daughter, Karen Elieson (1723-1806), was married to Christian Ancher who owned Paléet Manor near Bjørvika. [4] [5][6]
References[edit]
- ^ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Iver Elieson". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "Fet". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ Bratberg, Terje. "Iver Elieson". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
- ^ "Leuch". lokalhistoriewiki.no. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ "Hafslund hovedgård". lokalhistoriewiki.no. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
- ^ "Paleet (Fred. Olsens gate)". lokalhistoriewiki.no. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
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