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{{person | {{person | ||
| − | |wikipedia= | + | |wikipedia=https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nils_J%C3%B8rgen_Astrup |
| − | | | + | |geni=https://www.geni.com/people/Nils-J%C3%B8rgen-Astrup-Jr/6000000017669685918 |
| + | |wikidata=https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q16169012 | ||
| + | |description=Norwegian shipowner who headed the [[Norwegian Shipowners' Association]]. Close friend of the Norwegian royal family. | ||
| + | |parents=Nils Ebbessøn Astrup | ||
|image=Nils Astrup.jpeg | |image=Nils Astrup.jpeg | ||
|nationality=Norwegian | |nationality=Norwegian | ||
| − | |birth_date=1935 | + | |birth_date=12 November 1935 |
|birth_place= | |birth_place= | ||
| − | |death_date=2005 | + | |death_date=5 September 2005 |
|death_place= | |death_place= | ||
| − | | | + | |alma_mater=Balliol College (Oxford University) |
| − | |constitutes= | + | |constitutes=Shipping magnate |
| + | |employment={{job | ||
| + | |title=President of the Norwegian Shipowners' Association | ||
| + | |start=1962 | ||
| + | |end=1963}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
| − | '''Nils Jørgen Astrup''' was a Norwegian businessman and shipowner. | + | '''Nils Jørgen Astrup''' was a [[Norwegian]] [[businessman]] and [[shipowner]]. |
| − | Astrup was a graduate of [[Balliol College]] at Oxford University | + | ==Background== |
| + | Astrup was born in 1935, son of the shipping tycoon [[Nils Ebbessøn Astrup]] (who made plenty of money during the Nazi German occupation). He was a graduate of [[Balliol College]] at [[Oxford University]]. | ||
| − | + | ==Career== | |
| + | Astrup was chairman of a number of Norwegian companies, including the shipping company (oil tankers) Fearnley & Eger A/S (1977–1991), Orkla-Borregaard (1972–1991) and the silicone producer [[Elkem]] (1986–1987). In 1988-1989 he was president of the influential [[Norwegian Shipowners' Association]] (a core element of [[Norwegian deep state]] and the ties to the United States and Britain){{clarify}}. [[Fearnley & Eger]] A/S declared bankruptcy in 1991. | ||
| + | ==Connections== | ||
| + | Nils Astrup was close friend of the Norwegian royal family. | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:27, 19 August 2022
 Nils Astrup      (Shipping magnate) | |
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| Born | 12 November 1935 |
| Died | 5 September 2005 (Age 69) |
| Nationality | Norwegian |
| Alma mater | Balliol College (Oxford University) |
| Parents | Nils Ebbessøn Astrup |
| Member of | Norwegian Shipowners' Association |
Norwegian shipowner who headed the Norwegian Shipowners' Association. Close friend of the Norwegian royal family.
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Nils Jørgen Astrup was a Norwegian businessman and shipowner.
Background
Astrup was born in 1935, son of the shipping tycoon Nils Ebbessøn Astrup (who made plenty of money during the Nazi German occupation). He was a graduate of Balliol College at Oxford University.
Career
Astrup was chairman of a number of Norwegian companies, including the shipping company (oil tankers) Fearnley & Eger A/S (1977–1991), Orkla-Borregaard (1972–1991) and the silicone producer Elkem (1986–1987). In 1988-1989 he was president of the influential Norwegian Shipowners' Association (a core element of Norwegian deep state and the ties to the United States and Britain)[clarification needed]. Fearnley & Eger A/S declared bankruptcy in 1991.
Connections
Nils Astrup was close friend of the Norwegian royal family.
Event Participated in
| Event | Start | End | Location(s) | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bilderberg/1987 | 24 April 1987 | 26 April 1987 | Italy Cernobbio | 35th Bilderberg, in Italy, 106 participants |
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