Frithjof M. Plahte
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Frithjof Møinichen Plahte (1836 – 17 July 1899) was a Norwegian merchant and landowner. After a career in the timber business, he settled in Bærum
where he invested in business and in several farms. His family socialized within the upper echelon in the capital city region, and he stood behind the establishment of Høvik Church and the use of Fleskum farm by a group of painters.
(Nissen), Ida and Thomasine Lie, and a nephew of Erik Røring Møinichen
. Thomasine married a cousin on the paternal side, famous writer Jonas Lie
, and they had the son Michael Strøm Lie
who would become Frithjof Plahte's son-in-law.
Frithjof Plahte lived in England
as a timber merchant for several years, and some of his children were born there. In 1876 he bought the farm Nordre Høvik
in Bærum
. Here he modernized the farming, and around 1890 he moved the buildings somewhat. He gave off land for Høvik Church, and other portions of his property were separated out as well. He bought the farm Fleskum in 1885. He invested in local business such as Sandvikens Kalkfabrik og Teglverk and Brønøens Kalkfabrik; the latter sparked a prolonged family involvment at Brønnøya
. He was also a board member of Nydalens Compagnie
from 1896 to his death. He died in July 1899.
; later to Michael Strøm Lie
(a son of Frithjof's cousin Thomasine). Some years after marrying Skredsvig, Frithjof turned over Fleskum farm to her as a gift. It was turned into a social hub for painters, and the social life was especially vivid in 1886 and 1887. Several painters lived on the farm in periods. The stay at Fleskum directly influenced the career of Skredsvig, who painted Seljefløiten.
Some years after losing his first wife, Frithjof Plahte married Marie Birch (1852–1937). They had several children. A daughter named Marie died from tuberculosis in 1898; this led her mother to donate funds for the reconvalescence institution Marie Plahtes Minde, which still exists. The only surviving daughter Mabel Anette (1877–1973) married Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn
, a son of Hanna and Nils August Andresen Butenschøn
and father of Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn, Jr
. The three sons were Herbert, Viktor
and Erik Plahte. Herbert had the son Frithjof M. Plahte, Jr..
During Plahte's days, the family led an active social life in the Oslo region. They participated in balls
at Bogstad Manor
, Frogner Manor
and in the social club Balselskabet Foreningen, where King Oscar II of Norway and Sweden
was involved. The year after Frithjof Plahte died, his household was registered in the census as having several servants; Otto Haug who administered the farm, three housemaids, a cook, a coachman
, three male farm helpers, a milkmaid
, a welder and a childkeeper, in addition to some family members of these employees.
Bærum
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Sandvika. Bærum was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. A suburb of Oslo, Bærum is located on the west coast of the city....
where he invested in business and in several farms. His family socialized within the upper echelon in the capital city region, and he stood behind the establishment of Høvik Church and the use of Fleskum farm by a group of painters.
Early life and career
Through his mother's lineage he was a first cousin of ErikaErika Nissen
Erika Nissen, née Lie was a Norwegian pianist.She was born in Kongsvinger as the daughter of jurist Michael Strøm Lie and his wife Ingeborg Birgitte Røring Møinichen. She was the sister of Thomasine Lie, who married Jonas Lie...
(Nissen), Ida and Thomasine Lie, and a nephew of Erik Røring Møinichen
Erik Røring Møinichen
Erik Røring Møinichen was a Norwegian politician.-Personal life:Møinichen was born in Trondhjem as a son of district stipendiary magistrate Thomas Henrich Møinichen and Ingeborg Birgitte Røring, Sr...
. Thomasine married a cousin on the paternal side, famous writer Jonas Lie
Jonas Lie
Jonas Lauritz Idemil Lie was a Norwegian novelist, poet, and playwright who is considered to have been one of the Four Greats of 19th century Norwegian literature, together with Henrik Ibsen, Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson and Alexander Kielland.-Background:Jonas Lie was born at Hokksund in Øvre Eiker, in...
, and they had the son Michael Strøm Lie
Michael Strøm Lie
Michael Strøm Lie was a Norwegian diplomat.He was born in Kongsvinger as a son of the cousins, writer Jonas Lie and Thomasine Henriette Lie . He was a brother of Erik Lie and writer Mons Lie, and through the former an uncle of Nazi Jonas Lie...
who would become Frithjof Plahte's son-in-law.
Frithjof Plahte lived in England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
as a timber merchant for several years, and some of his children were born there. In 1876 he bought the farm Nordre Høvik
Høvik
Høvik is a suburban centre in the municipality of Bærum, Akershus, Norway. Mainly a residential area, its population is 4,311.Høvik has a church, a small shopping area and a railway station served by Drammensbanen. Flytoget does not stop at Høvik. Nearby is the Henie-Onstad Art Centre...
in Bærum
Bærum
is a municipality in Akershus county, Norway. The administrative centre of the municipality is the town of Sandvika. Bærum was established as a municipality on 1 January 1838. A suburb of Oslo, Bærum is located on the west coast of the city....
. Here he modernized the farming, and around 1890 he moved the buildings somewhat. He gave off land for Høvik Church, and other portions of his property were separated out as well. He bought the farm Fleskum in 1885. He invested in local business such as Sandvikens Kalkfabrik og Teglverk and Brønøens Kalkfabrik; the latter sparked a prolonged family involvment at Brønnøya
Brønnøya
Brønnøya is an island in the western section of Oslofjord , within the borders of the municipality of Asker.-Geography:The island is just beyond the upscale suburban construction of Nesøya, reachable across the Vendelsund sound by cable ferry during the summer and a pontoon bridge in winter...
. He was also a board member of Nydalens Compagnie
Nydalens Compagnie
Nydalens Compagnie was a company in Nydalen, Oslo, Norway. It was founded in 1845 as a textile manufacturer, and from 1963 to 1998 it was a real estate company.-History:...
from 1896 to his death. He died in July 1899.
Family and social life
Together with Margaret Ann "Annie" Wade he had the daughter Maggie Plahte (1863–1955). Annie died around 1870. From 1882 to 1898 Maggie was married to painter Christian SkredsvigChristian Skredsvig
Christian Skredsvig was a Norwegian painter and writer. He is especially well known for his picturesque paintings.-Biography:Christian Skredsvig was born in Modum, Buskerud in 1854. When he was 15 years old he became a pupil at the Eckersberg drawing and paint school in Christiania . He later...
; later to Michael Strøm Lie
Michael Strøm Lie
Michael Strøm Lie was a Norwegian diplomat.He was born in Kongsvinger as a son of the cousins, writer Jonas Lie and Thomasine Henriette Lie . He was a brother of Erik Lie and writer Mons Lie, and through the former an uncle of Nazi Jonas Lie...
(a son of Frithjof's cousin Thomasine). Some years after marrying Skredsvig, Frithjof turned over Fleskum farm to her as a gift. It was turned into a social hub for painters, and the social life was especially vivid in 1886 and 1887. Several painters lived on the farm in periods. The stay at Fleskum directly influenced the career of Skredsvig, who painted Seljefløiten.
Some years after losing his first wife, Frithjof Plahte married Marie Birch (1852–1937). They had several children. A daughter named Marie died from tuberculosis in 1898; this led her mother to donate funds for the reconvalescence institution Marie Plahtes Minde, which still exists. The only surviving daughter Mabel Anette (1877–1973) married Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn
Barthold A. Butenschøn, Sr.
Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn was a Norwegian businessperson.He was born in Kristiania as a son of Nils August Andresen Butenschøn and Hanna Butenschøn, and grandson of Nicolay Andresen. Together with Mabel Anette Plahte he had the son Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn, Jr...
, a son of Hanna and Nils August Andresen Butenschøn
Nils August Andresen Butenschøn
Nils August Andresen Butenschøn was a Norwegian businessperson.He was born in Kristiania as the only son of banker Nicolay August Andresen and Nilsine Augusta Butenschøn . He was a grandson of Nicolai Andresen and grandnephew of Johan Henrik Andresen. His forefathers had founded and run an...
and father of Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn, Jr
Barthold A. Butenschøn
Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn was a Norwegian banker and book publisher.-Personal life:He was born in Enebakk as a son of landowner Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn, Sr. and Mabel Anette Plahte . He grew up at Bjerke Bruk in Enebakk and at the farm Nedre Skøyen...
. The three sons were Herbert, Viktor
Viktor Plahte
Viktor Møinichen Plahte was a Norwegian businessperson.He was a son of Frithjof M. Plahte and Marie, née Birch . He was a brother of Herbert and Erik Plahte, and an uncle of Frithjof M. Plahte, Jr. and Hans Barthold Andresen Butenschøn, Jr. His father had settled at Høvik in Bærum, and Viktor...
and Erik Plahte. Herbert had the son Frithjof M. Plahte, Jr..
During Plahte's days, the family led an active social life in the Oslo region. They participated in balls
Ball (dance)
A ball is a formal dance. The word 'ball' is derived from the Latin word "ballare", meaning 'to dance'; the term also derived into "bailar", which is the Spanish and Portuguese word for dance . In Catalan it is the same word, 'ball', for the dance event.Attendees wear evening attire, which is...
at Bogstad Manor
Bogstad
Bogstad is a former estate and now neighborhood in the borough of Vestre Aker in Oslo, Norway.It has its origin in a farm by the same name, near the lake Bogstadvannet. The farm was owned by several notable people...
, Frogner Manor
Frogner Manor
Frogner Manor is located on a former estate in an area that became part of today's borough of Frogner in Oslo, Norway. The estate is now the site of Frognerparken...
and in the social club Balselskabet Foreningen, where King Oscar II of Norway and Sweden
Oscar II of Sweden
Oscar II , baptised Oscar Fredrik was King of Sweden from 1872 until his death and King of Norway from 1872 until 1905. The third son of King Oscar I of Sweden and Josephine of Leuchtenberg, he was a descendant of Gustav I of Sweden through his mother.-Early life:At his birth in Stockholm, Oscar...
was involved. The year after Frithjof Plahte died, his household was registered in the census as having several servants; Otto Haug who administered the farm, three housemaids, a cook, a coachman
Coachman
A coachman is a man whose business it is to drive a coach, a horse-drawn vehicle designed for the conveyance of more than one passenger — and of mail — and covered for protection from the elements...
, three male farm helpers, a milkmaid
Milkmaid
A milkmaid is a girl or woman employed to milk dairy cows. She also used the milk to prepare dairy products such as cream, butter, and cheese...
, a welder and a childkeeper, in addition to some family members of these employees.