Haaken C. Mathiesen
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Haaken Christian Mathiesen (24 February 1827 – 10 September 1913) was a Norwegian landowner and businessperson in the forestry
sector.
manor as the son of landowner Mogens Larsen Mathiesen (1799–1875) and his wife Johanne Hedevig Gløersen (1800–1885). He was a grandson of Haagen Mathiesen
and a great-grandson of Mogens Larsen Monsen, and a first cousin of the three siblings Dikka Møller, Herman Anker, Christian August Anker as well as Sophus Larpent.
Mathiesen was married twice. From September 1853 he was married to his first cousin—and Sophus Larpent's sister—Anna Sophie Josephine Larpent, but she died in February 1863. He then married another sister, Louise Julie Jeanette Larpent, in March 1866. She died in October 1875. By his first wife he had the son Haaken L. Mathiesen
.
and Hurdal
. His grandfather died in 1842, and as his father retreated from the family company already in 1849, Haaken C. Mathiesen became a co-owner in the company Tostrup & Mathiesen together with manager Christopher Henrik Holfeldt Tostrup. By that time he had taken a few years of education abroad.
The timber industry was booming at the time, and the opening of the Main Line in 1854 provided for transport to Christiania
. Mathiesen was especially interested in the growing pulp industry
. He cooperated with his cousin Christian Anker, and invested in Union
near Skien
as well as several other ventures. The Tostrup family left the company in 1892, and when Eidsvold Værk was bought in 1893, the company Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk
was shaped.
His son Haaken L. Mathiesen became the sole company owner in 1895, and in 1930 his son Jørgen Mathiesen
became sole owner. For his efforts Haaken C. Mathiesen was decorated as a Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav and a Commander of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog
. He died at Linderud manor, which he owned between 1875 and 1891 (selling it to his youngest son Christian Pierre Mathiesen
), in September 1913.
Forestry
Forestry is the interdisciplinary profession embracing the science, art, and craft of creating, managing, using, and conserving forests and associated resources in a sustainable manner to meet desired goals, needs, and values for human benefit. Forestry is practiced in plantations and natural stands...
sector.
Personal life
He was born on LinderudLinderud
Linderud is a neighborhood in Bjerke borough, Oslo, Norway. The area originally formed part of the estate of Linderud Manor.-Linderud Manor:...
manor as the son of landowner Mogens Larsen Mathiesen (1799–1875) and his wife Johanne Hedevig Gløersen (1800–1885). He was a grandson of Haagen Mathiesen
Haagen Mathiesen
Haagen Mathiesen was a Norwegian timber merchant, ship-owner and politician.He was born in Christiania as the son of timber merchant and judge Jørgen Mathiesen and his wife Karen Haagensdatter Nielsen . He graduated from Christiania Cathedral School in 1776 and then from the University of...
and a great-grandson of Mogens Larsen Monsen, and a first cousin of the three siblings Dikka Møller, Herman Anker, Christian August Anker as well as Sophus Larpent.
Mathiesen was married twice. From September 1853 he was married to his first cousin—and Sophus Larpent's sister—Anna Sophie Josephine Larpent, but she died in February 1863. He then married another sister, Louise Julie Jeanette Larpent, in March 1866. She died in October 1875. By his first wife he had the son Haaken L. Mathiesen
Haaken L. Mathiesen
Haaken Larpent Mathiesen was a Norwegian landowner and businessperson in the forestry sector.He was born in Christiania as the son of landowner Haaken C. Mathiesen and his wife Anna Sophie Josephine Larpent...
.
Career
Mathiesen was born into a family of landed proprietors. In the early nineteenth century, they expanded from their base at Linderud, buying large forests in EidsvollEidsvoll
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. It is part of the Romerike traditional region. The administrative centre of the municipality is the village of Sundet.-Name:...
and Hurdal
Hurdal
Hurdal 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 Hurdal....
. His grandfather died in 1842, and as his father retreated from the family company already in 1849, Haaken C. Mathiesen became a co-owner in the company Tostrup & Mathiesen together with manager Christopher Henrik Holfeldt Tostrup. By that time he had taken a few years of education abroad.
The timber industry was booming at the time, and the opening of the Main Line in 1854 provided for transport 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...
. Mathiesen was especially interested in the growing pulp industry
Pulp and paper industry
The global pulp and paper industry is dominated by North American , northern European and East Asian countries...
. He cooperated with his cousin Christian Anker, and invested in Union
Norske Skog Union
Norske Skog Union was a paper mill located in Skien in Norway. The mill was part of the Norske Skog Corporation and opened in 1873 with the name Union Co. The mill had two paper machines that produced 240,000 tonnes of newsprint and book paper. It was closed down in 2006.-History:In 1872 Ulrik...
near Skien
Skien
' is a city and municipality in Telemark county, Norway. It is part of the traditional region of Grenland. The administrative centre of the municipality is the city of Skien. Skien is also the administrative centre of Telemark county....
as well as several other ventures. The Tostrup family left the company in 1892, and when Eidsvold Værk was bought in 1893, the company Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk
Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk
Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk ANS is a Norwegian industrial company, owned by the Mathiesen industrial family, and historically one of the largest timber companies of Norway, and arguably Europe....
was shaped.
His son Haaken L. Mathiesen became the sole company owner in 1895, and in 1930 his son Jørgen Mathiesen
Jørgen Mathiesen
Jørgen Arthur Mathiesen was a Norwegian landowner and businessperson in the forestry sector.He was born in Eidsvoll as the son of landowner Haaken L. Mathiesen and his wife Erikka Kiær . His maternal grandfather was Anders Ferrand Kiær, and his paternal grandfather was Haaken C. Mathiesen...
became sole owner. For his efforts Haaken C. Mathiesen was decorated as a Knight, First Class of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav and a Commander of the Danish Order of the Dannebrog
Order of the Dannebrog
The Order of the Dannebrog is an Order of Denmark, instituted in 1671 by Christian V. It resulted from a move in 1660 to break the absolutism of the nobility. The Order was only to comprise 50 noble Knights in one class plus the Master of the Order, i.e. the Danish monarch, and his sons...
. He died at Linderud manor, which he owned between 1875 and 1891 (selling it to his youngest son Christian Pierre Mathiesen
Christian Pierre Mathiesen
Christian Pierre Mathiesen was a Norwegian landowner and politician for the Conservative Party.He was born in Kristiania as the youngest son of landowner and industrialist Haaken C. Mathiesen. He finished his secondary education in 1888, graduated from the agricultural school at Sem in 1890 and...
), in September 1913.