Anders Jahre
Norwegian businessman and philanthropist / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anders August Jahre (28 May 1891 – 26 February 1982) was a Norwegian shipping magnate and philanthropist. After his death, it was discovered that he had undertaken tax evasion on a large scale; however, his legacy continues in the form of two foundations, humanitarian and medical, that each award annual cash prizes.
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Born | (1891-05-28)28 May 1891 |
Died | 26 February 1982(1982-02-26) (aged 90) Sandefjord, Norway |
Occupation(s) | Businessman Philanthropist |
Years active | 1928–1982 |
Parent(s) | Jørgen Hansen Jahre and Anne Susanne Gulliksen Bøe |
Awards | The Royal Norwegian Order of St. Olav |
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