Christian August Anker

This article is about the mining and wood-processing businessman, born 1840. For the paper-industry businessman, born 1896, see Christian August Anker (1896–1982).

Christian August Anker (9 August 1840 – 30 September 1912) was a Norwegian industrialist. He played an important role in the early mining industry in Norway and was also a pioneer in the wood-processing industry.

Rød Herregård

He was born in the town of Fredrikshald in Smaalenenes county, Norway. The son of wholesaler Peter Martin Anker, he was the brother of Nils Anker and Herman Anker. He was raised at the manor house Rød herregård in Halden and was educated in engineering at Hannover and Zurich.[1]

Together with his brother Nils Anker, he created one of Norway's first pulp mill, Ankers Træsliberi & Papirfabrik at Fredrikshald in 1867. From 1873, he bought a number of properties at Hønefoss where a pulp mill became operational during 1881. He first became engaged in marble extraction at Fauske Municipality in 1884. From 1905, he became involved with the mining of iron ore deposits in Sør-Varanger Municipality.[2][3]

Personal life

He was married three times. In 1866, he married Annette Vilhelmine Krebs (1846–1867). In 1868, he was married to Christine Charlotte Friis (1848–1899). In 1900, he was married to Hansine Oleana Gundersen (1876–1958). He was the father of engineer and yacht designer, Johan Anker.[4]

References

1. "Rød Herregård". ostfold1814. Archived from the original on 22 September 2018. Retrieved 20 June 2016.
2. Berg, Bjørn Ivar. "Christian August Anker". In Helle, Knut (ed.). Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
3. Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Christian August Anker". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 24 July 2013.
4. Stein Ove Erikstad. "Johan Anker". Store norske leksikon. Retrieved 30 June 2016.