Biography of Jens Thorsen (1921-1996)

Jens Thorsen (* 24. August 1921 in Copenhagen; † 24. June 1996) was a danish business director, engineer and member of the Danish resistance during World War II. He was 74 years old. He studied at Øregård Gymnasium. He received 4 awards, including Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog, commander of the Order of the Dannebrog.

Life Events

2 Events

1921

Born in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark

1996

Died in Høsterkøb Kirkegård, Capital Region of Denmark

Biography

Birthplace

Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark

Place of Death

Høsterkøb Kirkegård, Capital Region of Denmark

Nationality

Kingdom of Denmark

Burial Place

Høsterkøb Kirkegård

Occupation(3)

businessperson resistance fighter engineer

Awards(4)

Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog commander of the Order of the Dannebrog Commander of the Order of the Polar Star Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog

Education(1)

Øregård Gymnasium

Offices & Positions(2)

chairperson chief executive officer

Life Events

2 Events

1921

Born in Copenhagen, Capital Region of Denmark

1996