Ellef Ringnes
1842–1929 (age 87)
Biography
Ellef Ringnes (1842–1929) was a visionary entrepreneur whose energy helped establish a thriving brewing tradition in Norway. His leadership in business blended careful planning with generosity, allowing him to support workers and invest in ventures that uplifted the wider community.
He believed deeply in contributing to civic life, funding parks, cultural projects, and relief efforts that enriched Oslo. He is remembered with respect at Vår Frelsers gravlund, where his enduring influence is still felt.