Christen Winther Obel

Christen Winther Obel (1800-1860) was a Danish businessman who contributed to Aalborg's prosperity in the 19th century by successfully developing the family's tobacco business founded in 1787. On his mother's and stepfather's death, he took the factory over in 1828, changing its name to C.W. Obel. Under Obel's leadership, the factory became the city's main employer, a position it maintained for many years.[1][2] For a considerable period and until his death, Obel was codirector of Aalborg Bys og Omegns Sparekasse, the local savings bank.[3]

References

  1. ↑ "Christian Winther Obel, 1800 – †1860", "Om kendte personer begravet på Almen Kirkegård", Aalborg Kommune. (Danish) Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  2. ↑ "Christen Winther Obel", Gravsted.dk. (Danish) Retrieved 4 September 2013.
  3. ↑ "Christen Winther Obel", Skeel-Holbek, Schaffalitzky de Muckadell. (Danish) Retrieved 4 September 2013.
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