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Strøm
Strøm is a surname of Norwegian and Danish origin which may refer to: Notable People * Hans Strøm (1726–1797), prominent Norwegian zoologist * Halfdan Strøm (1863–1949), Norwegian painter * Gunvald Strøm-Walseng (1889–1951), Norwegian barrister *Kaare Strøm (limnologist) (1902–1967), Norwegian limnologist *Kirsti Strøm Bull (born 1945), Norwegian professor of law *Kaare Strøm (political scientist) (born 1953), Norwegian political scientist at University of California, San Diego *Tarjei Strøm (born 1978), Norwegian musician Athletes *Einar Strøm (gymnast) (1885–1964), Norwegian gymnast *Kristian Strøm (1892–1980), Norwegian speedskater *Harald Strøm (1897–1977), Norwegian speed skater *Roger Strøm (born 1966), Norwegian speed skater *Stefan Strøm (born 1977), Swedish flyweight boxer *Bjørn Strøm (born 1982), Norwegian football striker *Mikael Strøm (born 1959), Danish former handball player Politicians *Hilmar Martinus Strøm (born 1817) Norwegia ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Steen & Strøm
Steen & Strøm is a Scandinavian retail and real estate company that owns and operates 52 shopping centres in Norway, Sweden and Denmark. In 2006 the shopping centers had 3,300 lessees with total revenue of about NOK 40 billion. It has been a member of the International Association of Department Stores from 1940 to 1992, with various CEOs acting as presidents of the Association over time. History The company was founded in 1797 when Samuel Strøm started a wine shop and general store in Oslo. When he died in 1818, the store was taken over by his widow Else Strøm, then their common son Christian Strøm in 1829. In 1856 Christian Strøm, shortly before his death, passed it on to his nephew and adoptive son Samuel Strøm Jr. (son of Søren Strøm) and the husband of his adoptive daughter (Ovidia born Jebe) Emil Steen. The name Steen & Strøm was then established. Samuel Strøm Jr. died in 1876, and Emil Steen brought the widow of Samuel Jr Augusta Strøm on board as part ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |