Arthur David-Andersen

Arthur David-Andersen
Born (1875-04-01)1 April 1875
London
Died 25 December 1970(1970-12-25) (aged 95)
Nationality Norwegian
Occupation Goldsmith
Children Ivar David-Andersen
Parent(s) David Andersen

Arthur David-Andersen (21 April 1875 – 25 December 1970) was a Norwegian goldsmith.

He was born in London to goldsmith David Andersen and Sophia Gott. He was the father of goldsmith Ivar David-Andersen. He graduated from Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry in 1893, and worked as designer for some years. When his father died in 1901, he took over the family company, along with his brother. David-Andersen was a co-founder of the trade union Norges Gullsmedforbund, and chaired the organization from 1909 to 1921. He was also a long-term prominent member of Oslo Håndverks- og Industriforening, a member of the board of representatives from 1906 to 1945. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1954.[1][2]

References

  1. ↑ Opstad, Jan-Lauritz. "Arthur David-Andersen". In Helle, Knut. Norsk biografisk leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Kunnskapsforlaget. Retrieved 13 September 2016.
  2. ↑ Godal, Anne Marit (ed.). "Arthur David-Andersen". Store norske leksikon (in Norwegian). Oslo: Norsk nettleksikon. Retrieved 13 September 2016.


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