Ole Kirk Christiansen
Danish businessman and founder of The Lego Group / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ole Kirk Christiansen (born Ole Kirk Kristiansen;[lower-alpha 1] 7 April 1891 – 11 March 1958) was a Danish carpenter. In 1932, he founded the construction toy company Lego, later known as The Lego Group. Christiansen transformed his small woodworking shop, which initially sold household products, into a manufacturer of wooden toys. By 1934, he had officially named the company Lego and established its fundamental principles. The business shifted to producing plastic bricks after the acquisition of a plastic moulding injection machine in 1947. Following his death in 1958, the company's management was handed over to his son, Godtfred.
Quick Facts Founder and 1st Leader of The Lego Group, Succeeded by ...
Ole Kirk Christiansen | |
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Founder and 1st Leader of The Lego Group | |
In office 10 August 1932 (1932-08-10) – 11 March 1958 (1958-03-11) | |
Succeeded by | Godtfred Kirk Christiansen |
Personal details | |
Born | Ole Kirk Kristiansen (1891-04-07)7 April 1891 Omvraa Mark, Filskov, South Jutland, Denmark |
Died | 11 March 1958(1958-03-11) (aged 66) Billund, Denmark |
Cause of death | Cardiac arrest |
Resting place | Billund, Denmark |
Spouses | Kirstine Sörensen
(m. 1916; died 1932) Sofie Jörgensen (m. 1934) |
Children | 5, including Godtfred |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Known for | Founding The Lego Group |
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