# Anders Olsen

> Anders Olsen (1718-1786) was a Norwegian trader, explorer and colonial administrator, who founded several important towns in Greenland including Qaqortoq (Julianehåb) and Maniitsoq (Sukkertoppen) as well as the village of Igaliku.

*Greenlandic politician (1718-1786)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Born:** 1718
- **Died:** 1786-12-11
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Anders Olsen (1718-1786) was a Norwegian trader, explorer and colonial administrator, who founded several important towns in Greenland including Qaqortoq (Julianehåb) and Maniitsoq (Sukkertoppen) as well as the village of Igaliku.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 35.7

## Sources
- [Anders Olsen](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders_Olsen)
- [Anders Olsen (Kaufmann)](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders_Olsen_(Kaufmann))
- [Anders Olsen (købmand)](https://da.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders_Olsen_(k%C3%B8bmand))
- [Anders Olsen (1718-1786)](https://no.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anders_Olsen_(1718%E2%80%931786))
- [اندرس اولسن](https://arz.wikipedia.org/wiki/%D8%A7%D9%86%D8%AF%D8%B1%D8%B3_%D8%A7%D9%88%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%86)
- [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q491225)

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