Ole Kirk Christiansen
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| Ole Kirk Christiansen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 February 1891 Filskov, Denmark |
| Died | 11 March 1958 (aged 66) |
| Cause of death | Heart attack |
| Nationality | Danish |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Years active | 1949-1958 |
| Known for | Founding the Lego company. |
Ole Kirk Christiansen (April 7, 1891 – March 11, 1958) was the founder of Lego in 1949.
Christiansen was born on April 7, 1891 in Filskov, Denmark[1]. He first worked as a carpenter and later started creating unsuccessful toys for kids in Denmark after his wife's death and had to raise four of his children on his own. He was working as a carpenter until creating Legos in 1949. Christiansen died on March 11, 1958 from an heart attack, aged 66.
References [change]
- ↑ Mary Bellis (1 May 1954). "lego group timeline". Inventors.about.com. http://inventors.about.com/library/inventors/bllego.htm. Retrieved 30 May 2011.
