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Bergens Privatbank

Norwegian commercial bank

Bergens Privatbank was a Norwegian commercial bank based in Bergen. It was established in 1855 and built a network of branches throughout the country. Jørgen Breder Faye was the first director and held the position until 1904.2 It ceased to exist in 1975.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1855Founded1

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Bergen børs 1862
Photo: David40226543, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons3

Bergens Privatbank was a Norwegian commercial bank based in Bergen. It was established in 1855 and built a network of branches throughout the country. Jørgen Breder Faye was the first director and held the position until 1904. The bank merged with Bergens Kreditbank in 1975 to establish Bergen Bank.2

Timeline

  1. 1975Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1855Founded Founded1

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