Iver Elieson

Iver Elieson (3 November 1683 – 4 November 1753) was a Norwegian businessman, land owner and timber merchant. [1]

Portrett av Iver Elieson - Oslo Museum - OB.00124

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

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
  1. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Iver Elieson". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  2. "Fet". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  3. Bratberg, Terje. "Iver Elieson". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 11 August 2013.
  4. "Leuch". lokalhistoriewiki.no. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  5. "Hafslund hovedgård". lokalhistoriewiki.no. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
  6. "Paleet (Fred. Olsens gate)". lokalhistoriewiki.no. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
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