Hans Jenssen (4 December 1817 – 13 June 1888) was a Norwegian businessperson.

Hans Jenssen, before 1882

He was born in Øyer, but came to Trondheim with his brother Torger (1822–1892) in 1834. The two established their own wholesale company H. & T. Jenssen in 1850. His brother withdrew in 1865, leaving the business to Hans.[1]

Hans Jenssen also served as a deputy representative to the Norwegian Parliament in 1864, representing the constituency of the city of Trondheim.[1]

Jenssen died in Trondheim.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ a b Biographies, hosted by Trondheim public library
  2. ^ "Dødsfald". Bergens Adressecontoirs Efterretninger. No. 136. 16 June 1888. p. 3. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  3. ^ "Hans Jenssen". Morgenbladet. No. 339. 16 June 1888. p. 3. Retrieved 1 July 2020.