
Danish businessman (1891-1958)
1891 — 1958
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Profession
Danish businessman (1891-1958)
Born
April 7, 1891
Died
1958 (age ~67)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
entrepreneur, carpenter, founder
1891
Born in Filskov Parish (1891-04-07)
1958
Died in Billund
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Ole Kirk Christiansen 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.
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Ole Kirk Christiansen 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 c
The name Ole means "a male given name. Etymology: Medieval short form of Olaf.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
Ole Kirk Christiansen was born on April 7, 1891.
Ole Kirk Christiansen died in 1958, at approximately 67 years of age.
Name Meaning
a male given name. Etymology: Medieval short form of Olaf.
The name Ole is of Scandinavian origin, meaning "a male given name. Etymology: Medieval short form of Olaf.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Ole — April 7, 1891
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Aries
Bold, energetic, courageous
Fire · Mars · Mar 21 – Apr 19
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Metal · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
11 Manik
Deer — grace, healing, gentleness
Celtic Tree
Alder
Courageous, passionate, confident
Ogham: Fearn · Mar 18 – Apr 14
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