Gunerius Pettersen (1921)
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Gunerius "Gun" Pettersen (born 4 June 1921) is a Norwegian businessperson.
He was born at the islet Lille Herbern, and grew up in Frogner
. He was a grandson of merchant Axel Pettersen
, who owned the company Gunerius Pettersen A/S (now: Gunerius Shoppingsenter
). Axel owned the company, which was founded by Gunerius Pettersen
, together with Harald
, Gunerius
and Carl Pettersen who were all Gunerius Pettersen's granduncles. A fourth granduncle was Hjalmar Pettersen
, the noted a librarian and bibliographer.
Gunerius Pettersen attended Oslo Commerce School
and took higher education in St. Gallen
. He inherited the family company in 1947, and owned it for some time together with Hjalmar's son Christian Børs Pettersen. Later, his own brother Axel Gunerius Pettersen
replaced Christian Børs Pettersen as co-owner. In their time, the family company was expanded from operating a shopping centre to additional ownerships, such as the chain Bonus. Pettersen also served as consul
for Bolivia
.
He was an active yacht racer. He has been chairman of the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club
, as well as founder and board member of the Norwegian Sailing Federation.
He was born at the islet Lille Herbern, and grew up in Frogner
Frogner
Frogner is a borough of the city of Oslo, Norway. In addition to traditional Frogner, the borough incorporates Bygdøy, Uranienborg and Majorstuen....
. He was a grandson of merchant Axel Pettersen
Axel Pettersen
Axel Pettersen was a Norwegian businessperson and politician.He was a son of merchant Gunerius Pettersen and his wife Iverine, née Grorud . One of his brothers, Hjalmar Pettersen, was a noted a librarian and bibliographer...
, who owned the company Gunerius Pettersen A/S (now: Gunerius Shoppingsenter
Gunerius Shoppingsenter
Gunerius Shoppingsenter is one of the largest shopping centres in central Oslo, Norway, with c. 18,000 visitors a day – 5,5 million a year. The first shopping centre on this location was opened in 1852 by Gunerius Pettersen. In 1992 it was significantly expanded, and it is now 9,500 m²...
). Axel owned the company, which was founded by Gunerius Pettersen
Gunerius Pettersen (1826–1892)
Gunerius Pettersen was a Norwegian businessperson. He founded the company Gunerius Pettersen, today named Gunerius Shoppingsenter....
, together with Harald
Harald Pettersen
Harald Nicolai Pettersen was a Norwegian businessperson and politician.He was born in Christiania as a son of merchant Gunerius Pettersen and his wife Iverine, née Grorud . One of his brothers, Hjalmar Pettersen, was a noted a librarian and bibliographer...
, Gunerius
Gunerius Pettersen (1857–1940)
Gunerius Pettersen was a Norwegian businessperson.He was a son of merchant Gunerius Pettersen and his wife Iverine, née Grorud . One of his brothers, Hjalmar Pettersen, was a noted a librarian and bibliographer...
and Carl Pettersen who were all Gunerius Pettersen's granduncles. A fourth granduncle was Hjalmar Pettersen
Hjalmar Pettersen
Hjalmar Marius Pettersen was a Norwegian librarian and bibliographer. He is best known for having edited the Bibliotheca Norvegica, a bibliography of Norwegian literature. He also edited many other bibliographies on Norwegian literature, and was decorated as a Commander of the Order of St...
, the noted a librarian and bibliographer.
Gunerius Pettersen attended Oslo Commerce School
Oslo Commerce School
Oslo Commerce School is a public high school in Oslo, Norway, specialized to teach financial and business management....
and took higher education in St. Gallen
St. Gallen
St. Gallen is the capital of the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland. It evolved from the hermitage of Saint Gall, founded in the 7th century. Today, it is a large urban agglomeration and represents the center of eastern Switzerland. The town mainly relies on the service sector for its economic...
. He inherited the family company in 1947, and owned it for some time together with Hjalmar's son Christian Børs Pettersen. Later, his own brother Axel Gunerius Pettersen
Axel Gunerius Pettersen
Axel Gunerius Pettersen is a Norwegian businessperson and politician for the Conservative Party.He was a brother of Gunerius Pettersen and grandson of merchant Axel Pettersen, who owned the company Gunerius Pettersen A/S...
replaced Christian Børs Pettersen as co-owner. In their time, the family company was expanded from operating a shopping centre to additional ownerships, such as the chain Bonus. Pettersen also served as consul
Consul (representative)
The political title Consul is used for the official representatives of the government of one state in the territory of another, normally acting to assist and protect the citizens of the consul's own country, and to facilitate trade and friendship between the peoples of the two countries...
for Bolivia
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
.
He was an active yacht racer. He has been chairman of the Royal Norwegian Yacht Club
Royal Norwegian Yacht Club
The Royal Norwegian Yacht Club is a yacht club in Oslo, Norway . The club was established in 1883 and has some 4,000 members...
, as well as founder and board member of the Norwegian Sailing Federation.