Background
He was a part of a large ship-owner family, starting with his father Anders Hansen Kiær (1769–1838).
politician member of the Parliament of Norway
He was a part of a large ship-owner family, starting with his father Anders Hansen Kiær (1769–1838).
Himself, Hans Andersen Kiær fathered the businessmen Anders, Hans Theodor and Oluf Emil Kiær, as well as the priest Hagbarth Kiær. Anders F. Kiær founded the company And. H. Kiær & Company Through Hans Theodor, Hans Andersen Kiær was the grandfather of Elias C. Kiær and great-grandfather of Hans Theodor Kiær, both of whom carried the directorship of And.
H. Kiær & Company
Through Hagbarth, Hans Andersen Kiær was the grandfather of paleontologist Johan Aschehoug Kiær. Through Oluf Emil, Hans Andersen Kiær was the grandfather of Frits Kiær and great-grandfather of Thorry and Dakky Kiær. Hans Andersen Kiær was elected to the Norwegian Parliament in 1830, representing the constituency of Drammen.
He worked as a timber merchant in that city.
He only served one term.
