Carl Frederik Tietgen
Carl Frederik Tietgen (19 March 1829 – 19 October 1901) was a Danish financier and industrialist. He played an important role in the industrialisation of Denmark as the founder of numerous prominent Danish companies, many of which are still in operation today. Tietgen notably formed conglomerates, thus several of Tietgen's companies attained monopoly-like status, cementing their durability.
Carl Frederik Tietgen | |
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Tietgen painted by P. S. Krøyer in 1892 | |
| Born | 19 March 1829 |
| Died | 19 October 1901 (aged 72) Copenhagen, Denmark |
| Resting place | Graveyard at Lyngby Church |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation(s) | Industrialist, real estate developer |
| Known for | Foundation of numerous companies Completion of Frederik's Church |
Tietgen was a dedicated Grundtvigian, and financed the completion of the Marble Church at his own expense.
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