Hans Rasmus Astrup (born 1939)
Hans Rasmus Astrup | |
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| Born | Template:Birth date Oslo, Norway |
| Died | April 23, 2021 (aged 82) |
| Occupation(s) | Shipbroker, art collector |
| Known for | Founder of the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art |
Hans Rasmus Astrup (23 March 1939 – 23 April 2021) was a Norwegian billionaire heir, shipbroker, and art enthusiast, renowned for establishing the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art located in Oslo.
Early and personal life
Astrup was born in Oslo in 1939 to shipowners Nils Ebbessøn Astrup and Hedevig Stang. He remained unmarried throughout his life and did not have any children.
Career
After earning his cand.jur. degree in 1966, Astrup acquired professional experience in finance and maritime industries abroad, mainly in New York City. Upon the passing of his father in 1972, he took over the helm of the ship brokerage company Fearnley & Egers Befragtningsforretning AS.
He inherited a substantial shipping and property portfolio, which he further developed. By 2011, his wealth was valued at approximately NOK 5 billion. In 2013, he was acknowledged as a billionaire who had also created a second foundation to support his activities.
Art collector
In 1993, Astrup established the Astrup Fearnley Museum of Modern Art in Oslo, Norway.
Since 1992, he was consistently featured in the ARTnews list of the top 200 collectors worldwide, owning about 1,500 pieces of cutting-edge Norwegian and international art.