Ole Kirk Christiansen
Danish businessman (1891-1958)
1891 — 1958
Quick Facts
Profession
Danish businessman (1891-1958)
Born
April 7, 1891
Died
1958 (age ~67)
Name Origin
Scandinavian
Timeline
entrepreneur, carpenter, founder
Kingdom of DenmarkBorn in Filskov ParishDied in Billund
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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Who is Ole Kirk Christiansen?+
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
What does the name Ole mean?+
The name Ole means "a male given name. Etymology: Medieval short form of Olaf.". It is of Scandinavian origin.
When was Ole Kirk Christiansen born?+
Ole Kirk Christiansen was born on April 7, 1891.
When did Ole Kirk Christiansen die?+
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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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
Birthstone: Diamond — Eternal love, clarity
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