Background
He was born in Drøbak in Akershus county, Norway.
He was born in Drøbak in Akershus county, Norway.
He started his career working for Jacob Dybwad in Kristiania, but opened his own bookstore in 1911. He chaired the Norwegian Booksellers Association from 1927 to 1936 and 1946 to 1950. He was also involved in arts patronage.