Lars Larsen

Danish businessman (1948–2019)

Lars Kristinus Larsen (6 August 1948 – 19 August 2019) was a Danish businessman, owner and founder of the Jysk retail chain.²

From Wikipedia’s article on Lars Larsen (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Aug 6, 1948, died Aug 19, 2019.¹

Companies

JyskBoard member²²
JyskFounder²²
Lars Larsen GroupFounder²³
Lars Larsen GroupChair until Jun 19, 2019²³

Career

Occupation: entrepreneur, merchant, businessperson.¹²

Until 2019Chair, Lars Larsen Group¹¹
Date not recordedFounded Jysk³
Date not recordedFounded Made in Denmark⁴
Date not recordedFounded LKL ApS⁵
Date not recordedFounded Lars Larsen Group⁶
Date not recordedBoard member, Jysk⁷
Date not recordedBoard member, J.S. REKLAME. ÅRHUS ApS⁸
Date not recordedChair, Made in Denmark⁹
Date not recordedChair, Himmerland Golf Klub¹⁰

Larsen was also known under the name Dyne-Larsen (Duvet-Larsen) and was the founder of the Jysk retail chain in 1979. Until 2001, the chain was named "Jysk Sengetøjslager" (Danish for "Jutlandic Bedding Store").

In 2009, when Jysk had its 30-year anniversary, Larsen self-published the book "30 år med Jysk" (eng.: "30 Years with Jysk"). He mailed a free copy to every household in Denmark, making it the #1 book in the country.

Forbes named him the 424th richest man in the world (August 2019).

In June 2019, it was announced that Larsen would retire, effective immediately, due to being diagnosed with severe liver cancer. He passed the post as chairman of the board to his son, Jacob Brunsborg. Larsen died on 19 August 2019.

From Wikipedia’s article on Lars Larsen (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Personal life

BornAug 6, 1948, Arnborg^{13 14}
DiedAug 19, 2019, Sejs-Svejbæk^{15 16}
CitizenshipKingdom of Denmark¹⁷
ResidenceSejs-Svejbæk^{16 18}
SpouseKristine Brunsborg¹⁹
Children2²⁰

He lived in Sejs-Svejbæk near Silkeborg from 1982. He is survived by his wife, two children and four grandchildren.

From Wikipedia’s article on Lars Larsen (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Awards

2019Kulturministerens Parasportspris²¹
2010Order of the Dannebrog²¹

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WikidataLars Larsen: Founded Jysk, on Wikidata
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WikidataLars Larsen: Founded Made in Denmark, on Wikidata
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WikidataLars Larsen: Board member, Jysk, on Wikidata
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WikidataLars Larsen: Board member, J.S. REKLAME. ÅRHUS ApS, on Wikidata
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WikidataLars Larsen: Chair, Made in Denmark, on Wikidata
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WikidataLars Larsen: Chair, Himmerland Golf Klub, on Wikidata
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WikidataLars Larsen: Chair, Lars Larsen Group, on Wikidata
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