Jørgen Mathiesen
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Jørgen Arthur Mathiesen (9 July 1901 – 6 December 1993) was a Norwegian landowner and businessperson in the forestry
sector.
He was born in Eidsvoll
as the son of landowner Haaken L. Mathiesen
(1858–1930) and his wife Erikka Kiær (1866–1929). His maternal grandfather was Anders Ferrand Kiær, and his paternal grandfather was Haaken C. Mathiesen
. Also, he was a nephew of politician Christian Pierre Mathiesen
.
Mathiesen started his career in the family company Mathiesen Eidsvold Værk
, having finished
his secondary education in 1919. After undertaking some extra studies, he became a company manager in the 1920s and sole owner in 1930. Affected by the economic problems of the interwar period
in Norway, the company was heavily indebted, but it survived. Mathiesen cooperated with innovative forester
s, and managed to rationalize. He stepped down as company leader in the 1950s to let his son take over. His son, Haaken Severin Mathiesen
(1926–1997) had been co-owner since 1946.
Mathiesen was interested in genealogy and heraldry, and was a co-founder of the Norwegian Heraldry Society
as well as the first Norwegian member of the Académie Internationale d'Héraldique
. He was a member of the board of directors of the Norwegian Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
, Nansenskolen and Oslo City Museum
, and an honorary member of the Norwegian Forestry Society. He was decorated with several orders of knighthood; he was a Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav, the Danish Order of the Dannebrog
, the Finnish Order of the Lion
and the Swedish Order of Vasa
. He was also a Grand Knight of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon
.
Between October 1925 and 1956 he was married to Maren Johanne Løvenskiold. They were divorced, and from April 1956 he was married to Christine Lovén, née Aall. Having inherited the manor Linderud
in 1940, he lived there for the second half of his life. He died in December 1993 in Nannestad
.
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.
He was born in Eidsvoll
Eidsvoll
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:...
as the son of landowner 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...
(1858–1930) and his wife Erikka Kiær (1866–1929). His maternal grandfather was Anders Ferrand Kiær, and his paternal grandfather was Haaken C. Mathiesen
Haaken C. Mathiesen
Haaken Christian Mathiesen was a Norwegian landowner and businessperson in the forestry sector.-Personal life:...
. Also, he was a nephew of politician 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...
.
Mathiesen started his career in the family 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....
, having finished
Examen artium
Examen artium was the name of the academic certification conferred in Denmark and Norway, qualifying the student for admission to university studies. Examen artium was originally introduced as the entrance exam of the University of Copenhagen in 1630...
his secondary education in 1919. After undertaking some extra studies, he became a company manager in the 1920s and sole owner in 1930. Affected by the economic problems of the interwar period
Interwar period
Interwar period can refer to any period between two wars. The Interbellum is understood to be the period between the end of the Great War or First World War and the beginning of the Second World War in Europe....
in Norway, the company was heavily indebted, but it survived. Mathiesen cooperated with innovative forester
Forester
250px|thumb|right|Foresters of [[Southern University of Chile|UACh]] in the [[Valdivian forest]]s of San Pablo de Tregua, ChileA forester is a person who practices forestry, the science, art, and profession of managing forests. Foresters engage in a broad range of activities including timber...
s, and managed to rationalize. He stepped down as company leader in the 1950s to let his son take over. His son, Haaken Severin Mathiesen
Haaken Severin Mathiesen
Haaken Severin Mathiesen was a Norwegian landowner and businessperson in the forestry sector.He was a son of landowner Jørgen Arthur Mathiesen, and as such a grandson of Haaken L. Mathiesen and great-grandson of Haaken C. Mathiesen and Anders Ferrand Kiær.In 1946 he became a co-owner in the family...
(1926–1997) had been co-owner since 1946.
Mathiesen was interested in genealogy and heraldry, and was a co-founder of the Norwegian Heraldry Society
Norwegian Heraldry Society
Norwegian Heraldry Society is a heraldry society based in Oslo, Norway.It was founded in 1969. The first chairman was Herman Leopoldus Løvenskiold, and other founding members include C. S. Schilbred and Jørgen Mathiesen. The Norwegian Heraldry Society organizes lectures and publishes the members'...
as well as the first Norwegian member of the Académie Internationale d'Héraldique
Académie Internationale d'Héraldique
L'Académie Internationale d'Héraldique is a prestigious body that was founded in Paris in 1949 to bring together experts in heraldry representing the various areas of the world. Admission is by election, and the number of active academicians is limited to 75. There is no limit to the number of...
. He was a member of the board of directors of the Norwegian Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
Norwegian Museum of Decorative Arts and Design
The Norwegian Museum of Decorative Arts and Design is a museum in Oslo, Norway. Since 2003 it is administratively a part of the National Museum of Art, Architecture and Design.-History:...
, Nansenskolen and Oslo City Museum
Oslo City Museum
Oslo City Museum is located in the Frogner Manor in Oslo, the capital of Norway.The museum has an extensive library with the purpose of documenting the history of the City of Oslo, as well as the former municipality Aker. The museum also has one of the largest and most important photo collections...
, and an honorary member of the Norwegian Forestry Society. He was decorated with several orders of knighthood; he was a Commander of the Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav, 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...
, the Finnish Order of the Lion
Order of the Lion of Finland
There are three official orders in Finland: the Order of the Cross of Liberty, the Order of the White Rose of Finland and the Order of the Lion of Finland . The President of Finland is the Grand Master of all three orders. The orders are administered by boards consisting of a chancellor, a...
and the Swedish Order of Vasa
Order of Vasa
The Royal Order of Vasa was a Swedish Royal order of chivalry, awarded to citizens of Sweden for service to state and society especially in the fields of agriculture, mining and commerce. It was instituted on 29 May 1772 by King Gustav III of Sweden...
. He was also a Grand Knight of the Icelandic Order of the Falcon
Order of the Falcon
The Order of the Falcon or Hin íslenska fálkaorða is a national Order of Iceland, established on July 3, 1921 by King Christian X of Denmark and Iceland.-History and appointments:...
.
Between October 1925 and 1956 he was married to Maren Johanne Løvenskiold. They were divorced, and from April 1956 he was married to Christine Lovén, née Aall. Having inherited the manor Linderud
Linderud
Linderud is a neighborhood in Bjerke borough, Oslo, Norway. The area originally formed part of the estate of Linderud Manor.-Linderud Manor:...
in 1940, he lived there for the second half of his life. He died in December 1993 in Nannestad
Nannestad
Nannestad 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 Teigebyen...
.