Gunerius Pettersen (1826–1892)
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Gunerius Pettersen was a Norwegian businessperson. He founded the company Gunerius Pettersen, today named Gunerius Shoppingsenter
.
He hailed from Drøbak
, but moved to Christiania
in 1840 to learn the commercial trade. He took apprenticeship at merchant Skappel's shop, and made several advancements there until opening his own business in 1852. He started with an eponymous grocery store, located in Brogaten 8. He also had his residence in a backroom of the store. In 1854 Pettersen bought, and moved his store to, the adress Storgaten 34 on the corner of the streets Brogaten and Storgaten. From the start he specialized in serving the travelling farmers who sold goods in the city, but from 1870 he switched to selling clothing and headgear. He also owned a sawmill in Lillestrøm
, a farm in Nittedal
and was involved in timber trade.
He was married to Iverine, née Grorud (1828–1905). When Gunerius Pettersen died in 1892, his widow took over the company. It was passed down to four of their sons in 1895; Gunerius
, Axel
, Carl and Harald Pettersen
. A fifth son, Hjalmar Pettersen
, was a noted librarian and bibliographer. It was a son of Hjalmar, Christian Børs Pettersen, who later took over Gunerius Pettersen's company. Christian Børs Pettersen was joined by a grandson of Axel, another Gunerius
as co-owner. The family company still exists in the same location, but the store is now named Gunerius Shoppingsenter
.
Another of Gunerius Pettersen's descendants is the champion golfer Suzann Pettersen
.
Gunerius Shoppingsenter
Gunerius Shoppingsenter is one of the largest shopping centres in central Oslo, Norway, with c. 18,000 visitors a day – 5,5 million a year. The first shopping centre on this location was opened in 1852 by Gunerius Pettersen. In 1992 it was significantly expanded, and it is now 9,500 m²...
.
He hailed from Drøbak
Drøbak
Drøbak is an unincorporated city and the centre of the municipality of Frogn, in Akershus county, Norway. The city is located along the Oslofjord, and has 13,358 inhabitants....
, but moved to Christiania
Oslo
Oslo is a municipality, as well as the capital and most populous city in Norway. As a municipality , it was established on 1 January 1838. Founded around 1048 by King Harald III of Norway, the city was largely destroyed by fire in 1624. The city was moved under the reign of Denmark–Norway's King...
in 1840 to learn the commercial trade. He took apprenticeship at merchant Skappel's shop, and made several advancements there until opening his own business in 1852. He started with an eponymous grocery store, located in Brogaten 8. He also had his residence in a backroom of the store. In 1854 Pettersen bought, and moved his store to, the adress Storgaten 34 on the corner of the streets Brogaten and Storgaten. From the start he specialized in serving the travelling farmers who sold goods in the city, but from 1870 he switched to selling clothing and headgear. He also owned a sawmill in Lillestrøm
Lillestrøm
' is a city in the municipality of Skedsmo, Akershus, Norway. The municipal administration is located in Lillestrøm.Facilities in Lillestrøm include hotels, Norway trade fairs, a brand new cinema, a mall, Lillestrøm torv, restaurants, a high speed commuter train that reaches both Oslo and...
, a farm in Nittedal
Nittedal
Nittedal is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Romerike. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Rotnes....
and was involved in timber trade.
He was married to Iverine, née Grorud (1828–1905). When Gunerius Pettersen died in 1892, his widow took over the company. It was passed down to four of their sons in 1895; Gunerius
Gunerius Pettersen (1857–1940)
Gunerius Pettersen was a Norwegian businessperson.He was a son of merchant Gunerius Pettersen and his wife Iverine, née Grorud . One of his brothers, Hjalmar Pettersen, was a noted a librarian and bibliographer...
, Axel
Axel Pettersen
Axel Pettersen was a Norwegian businessperson and politician.He was a son of merchant Gunerius Pettersen and his wife Iverine, née Grorud . One of his brothers, Hjalmar Pettersen, was a noted a librarian and bibliographer...
, Carl and Harald Pettersen
Harald Pettersen
Harald Nicolai Pettersen was a Norwegian businessperson and politician.He was born in Christiania as a son of merchant Gunerius Pettersen and his wife Iverine, née Grorud . One of his brothers, Hjalmar Pettersen, was a noted a librarian and bibliographer...
. A fifth son, Hjalmar Pettersen
Hjalmar Pettersen
Hjalmar Marius Pettersen was a Norwegian librarian and bibliographer. He is best known for having edited the Bibliotheca Norvegica, a bibliography of Norwegian literature. He also edited many other bibliographies on Norwegian literature, and was decorated as a Commander of the Order of St...
, was a noted librarian and bibliographer. It was a son of Hjalmar, Christian Børs Pettersen, who later took over Gunerius Pettersen's company. Christian Børs Pettersen was joined by a grandson of Axel, another Gunerius
Gunerius Pettersen (1921)
Gunerius "Gun" Pettersen is a Norwegian businessperson.He was born at the islet Lille Herbern, and grew up in Frogner. He was a grandson of merchant Axel Pettersen, who owned the company Gunerius Pettersen A/S...
as co-owner. The family company still exists in the same location, but the store is now named Gunerius Shoppingsenter
Gunerius Shoppingsenter
Gunerius Shoppingsenter is one of the largest shopping centres in central Oslo, Norway, with c. 18,000 visitors a day – 5,5 million a year. The first shopping centre on this location was opened in 1852 by Gunerius Pettersen. In 1992 it was significantly expanded, and it is now 9,500 m²...
.
Another of Gunerius Pettersen's descendants is the champion golfer Suzann Pettersen
Suzann Pettersen
Suzann Pettersen is a Norwegian professional golfer. She plays mainly on the U.S.-based LPGA Tour, and is also a member of the Ladies European Tour. Her career best world ranking is second. She has held that position at several times, most recently beginning 22 August 2011.-Amateur...
.