Haavard Martinsen (6 February 1879 – 2 August 1967) was a Norwegian chemist and industrial leader. He was born in

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to Gustav Martinsen and Johanna Jeremiassen. He graduated as chemist from the University of Dresden in 1902. From 1918 to 1949 he was director of the mill

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. He served as

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from 1920 to 1922. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the

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in 1939, was Commander of the French

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, Grand Officer of the

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, and was awarded the

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1879 births 1967 deaths People from Nedre Eiker Norwegian chemists Norwegian industrialists Mayors of Oslo Conservative Party (Norway) politicians Commanders of the Legion of Honour Grand Officers of the Order of Orange-Nassau Members of the Order of the British Empire {{norway-politician-1870s-stub