Pehr Adolf Janson | |
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| Born | 1830 Örebro, Sweden |
| Died | 1885 |
| Nationality | Swedish |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman, Master craftsman |
| Spouse | Charlotta Carolina Almblad |
| Children | Pehr Thure Janson |
| Parent(s) | Johan Janson Anna Greta |
Pehr Adolf Janson (1830-1885) was a Swedish businessman and master-saddler. He was the founder of Hästens.
Biography
editEarly life
editAs a nine-year old, Pehr Adolf's family went through great struggle when their mother Anna Greta (1799-1839) passed away, exhausted by life.
Career
editIn 1948, at the age of 18, he became an apprentice to saddle maker Carl Lindström in Örebro, where he learned how to make different kinds of saddles, horse harnesses and utilize horsehair for padding of the carriages and mattresses.[1]In 1852, he founded the Hästens company as a manufacturer of saddles, horse harnesses and mattresses in Hed.
Personal life
editHe married Charlotta Carolina Almblad and they had three chilldren. Adolf Fredrik, Ida Elisabeth, and Per Thure Janson.
Death
editHe died in 1885.
References
edit- ^ Sängboken
Category:1830 births Category:1885 deaths Category:People from Örebro Category:People from Sweden Category:Swedish businesspeople