Knud Graah
1817–1909 (age 92)
Biography
Knud Graah was a pioneering businessman who introduced modern textile manufacturing to Norway, erecting mills that combined craftsmanship with the steam power of a new industrial age. His vision brought steady employment and elevated Norwegian cloths to broader markets.
He invested not only in machines but also in the wellbeing of his workers, championing education and community life, and his industrious spirit is commemorated at Vår Frelsers gravlund.