Hans Niels Andersen Danish Businessman Founded The East Asiatic Company Born 1852 - December 30 in History | This Day Story

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December 30, 1937

Hans Niels Andersen, Danish businessman, founded the East Asiatic Company (born 1852)

Hans Niels Andersen

Hans Niels Andersen was a Danish shipping magnate, businessman, diplomat and founder of the East Asiatic Company.

EAC Invest A/S

The EAC Invest A/S, formerly known as the Santa Fe Group and East Asiatic Company is a multinational holding and investment company, based in Copenhagen, Denmark. Originally founded by Hans Niels Andersen in 1887.

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