Nils Peter Thesen
Nils Peter Thesen (24 April 1853 – 23 November 1929) was a Norwegian-born, South African businessperson.
He was a son of (1816–1875) and Ane Catherine Margrethe Brandt (1819–1900). The family emigrated from Stavanger, Norway to Knysna, South Africa in 1869, and founded the company Thesen and Company.[1]
Nils Peter Thesen became a co-owner of this company, and also served as consul-general for Norway in South Africa. He was decorated as a Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav.[2]
He died in November 1929.[2] Thesen had several brothers, of which Charles Wilhelm Thesen was the most prominent.[1] Through a sister, he was a brother-in-law of Francis William Reitz.
References[]
- ^ a b Næss, Hans Eivind. "Arndt Leonard Thesen". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 6 July 2011.
- ^ a b "Generalkonsul Thesen død". Aftenposten (in Norwegian). 25 November 1929. p. 2.
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