Jørgen B. Lysholm

Jørgen Bernhoft Lysholm (17 March 1796 – 24 September 1843) was born in Trondheim, Norway. In the 18th century, Jørgen B. Lysholm was the best known name in the liquor business.

Jørgen B. Lysholm
Lysholm in 1843, shortly before his death
Born	(1796-03-17)March 17, 1796
Died	September 24, 1843(1843-09-24) (aged 47)

Jørgen B. Lysholm and his factory

As a young man, Jørgen studied in Berlin. Jørgen's father, Nicolay, established a soap factory on Fagerheim in Trondheim, together with his brother. In 1821 the factory was signed over to Jørgen and he made a liquor factory out of it. The factory delivered all kinds of liquor, such as punch and aquavit. Lysholm was the first to produce Linie Aquavit, which became the company’s most popular brand and best selling product. Today, Linie Aquavit is still represented as in 1842.

After a few years he moved the whole production to Olav Tryggvasons gate 26, also called “Lysholmsgården”.

History of the Lysholmer's

The Lysholmer’s were wealthy shopkeepers from Flensburg who came to Trondheim in the 16th century.

Jørgen B. Lysholm lived only 47 years. He died on the way home from Wiesbaden in 1843.

There is an avenue named in honor of him in Trondheim. This avenue passes by the estate of his factory on Lade.