How to Pronounce Wilhelm Wilhelmsen (ship owner, b. 1872)
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Mar 11, 1872 Tønsberg, Vestfold, Norway Died on 11 May 1955 (aged 83)
Norwegian shipping magnate (1872–1955)
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About Wilhelm Wilhelmsen Ship Owner B. 1872
- Wilhelm Wilhelmsen (11 March 1872 – 11 May 1955) was a Norwegian ship owner and yacht racer.
- He was born in Tønsberg, and was the son of ship owner Wilhelm Wilhelmsen.
- He managed the company Wilh.
- Wilhelmsen, Norway's largest shipping company, from 1923 until his death in 1955.
- His son Tom Wilhelmsen (1911–1978) took over. He represented the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club, and competed at the 1928 Summer Olympics in Amsterdam, where his boat placed fourth in the 8-meter class.He was decorated Commander with Star of the Order of St.
- Olav in 1945.
- He died in Oslo in 1955.
