Age, Biography and Wiki
Olav Thon was born on 29 June, 1923 in Ål, Hallingdal, Norway, is a Norwegian businessman. Discover Olav Thon's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 100 years old?
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Real Estate Developer |
| Age |
100 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
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29 June 1923 |
| Birthday |
29 June |
| Birthplace |
Ål, Hallingdal, Norway |
| Nationality |
Norway
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He is a member of famous Businessman with the age 100 years old group.
Olav Thon Height, Weight & Measurements
At 100 years old, Olav Thon height not available right now. We will update Olav Thon's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Olav Thon's Wife?
His wife is Sissel Berdal Haga (m. 2019)
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Sissel Berdal Haga (m. 2019) |
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Olav Thon Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Olav Thon worth at the age of 100 years old? Olav Thon’s income source is mostly from being a successful Businessman. He is from Norway. We have estimated Olav Thon's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Businessman |
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Timeline
Thon was married to Inger-Johanne Thon (1 August 1919 - 26 April 2018) until her death in 2018.
Although he lived with his partner, Sissel Bergal Haga, for over 30 years, he did not divorce his wife, as she was suffering from Alzheimers.
Olav Thon (born 29 June 1923) is a Norwegian real estate developer.
His Olav Thon Group is Norway's largest private real estate company, with 450 properties, including 60 hotels.
Olav Thon bought his first building in 1951 and opened his first restaurant in 1966.
His company owns a total of 450 properties in Norway, including shopping malls, office buildings, retail stores, and hotels.
His principal holdings are the private companies Stormgård AS and Thongård AS, in addition to a major stake in the publicly traded company Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap ASA.
Besides his hotel and real estate investments, in 1992, Olav Thon has acquired Unger Fabrikker AS.
Unger Fabrikker AS is a Fredrikstad based chemical manifacturer with a focus of anionic surfactants.
In an article in the Norwegian newspaper Dagens Næringsliv on 10 September 2008, Olav Thon's solicitor, John Christian Elden, announced that Olav Thon intends to give away his entire fortune through the establishment of an independent foundation that focuses on the medical sciences.
His authorized biography, Olav Thon: Billionaire in a Parka, was written by Hallgrim Berg, a Norwegian politician and a folk musician; a translated version was published in English in October 2009.
Thon lives just outside Oslo, in Sollihøgda, Hole municipality.
Thon is a Christian and is married but does not have any heirs.
He grew up as a "farm boy who only went to the city to sell fox pelts".
He enjoys various outdoor activities and is an honorary member of the Norwegian Trekking Association.
Thon is "proud of his success, and his large tax bill, which he says he is glad to pay".
Thon was appointed honorary doctorate at Karlstad University in 2013.
On 10 December 2013 he announced the decision for the entire 71.9% stake in his real estate company Olav Thon Eiendomsselskap ASA to give for charity trust of his own.
Therefore, later, in February 2014, his personal assets estimated around US$1 billion.
Thon married his long-time partner, Sissel Berdal Haga on 21 June 2019.
He turned 100 on 29 June 2023.
