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Hans Broge

Danish merchant and politician (1822-1908) · Denmark · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 85

Hans Broge was a Danish merchant, politician, Commander of the Order of the Dannebrog and recipient of the Danish Medal of Merit. He became one of the most prominent Danish businessmen of his time and helped establish companies that became major and long-lasting enterprises.

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1908Died25 March 19081907Medal of Merit in GoldAward1902Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the DannebrogAward1876Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the DannebrogAward1822Born4 December 1822

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Medal of Merit in Gold1907
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of the Dannebrog1902
Decoration of the Cross of Honour of the Dannebrog1876

About this person

Broge particularly affected the city of Aarhus as a major employer and philanthropist and through his tenure on the city council but he also served on the Council of the State for a short period. Broge greatly expanded exports to England and did significant work in training and educating farmers to produce higher quality products. Hans Broge became known as "King Hans" or "King of the Jutes" due to his dominant position in the economy of Jutland.

Country
Denmark
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1822 to 1908 · aged 85