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Ivar Kreuger

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Kalmar, Kalmar stadsförsamling, (H), Småland, Sweden
Death: March 12, 1932 (52)
No 5 Aveniue Victor Emaniul III, Paris, France (självmord)
Place of Burial: Norra begravningsplats i Stockholm
Immediate Family:

Son of Ernst August Kreuger and Jenny Emelie Kreuger
Husband of Jenny Ingeborg Eberth
Brother of Ingrid Kreuger; Helga Kreuger; Torsten Kreuger; Greta Kreuger; Britta Kreuger and 1 other

Occupation: Industrialist
Managed by: Bernhard Hagen
Last Updated:

Om Ivar Kreuger (svenska)

http://sv.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivar_Kreuger.

Jewish Chronicle - 18 mar 1932 Jewish Chronicle Text: "...of the week following the tragic death of Mr. IvarKreuger, head of the great Swedish Match Combine. Uncertainty, however, did not last for'.very long. Kreuger and Toll and Swedish Match MBM shares were ..." Datum: 18 mar 1932 Publicering: London, England, United Kingdom

Daily News (Perth, WA) - 15 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...of IvarKreuger, the Swedish match magnate, until the world's bourses had closed, is revealed by the 'Daily Mail's' Paris correspondent. Mr. Kruger committed suicide before noon and the local police were ... the landing ground on behalf of the i club. MATCH KING'S FATE Climax of Intense Strain .VICTIM OF EXCHANGE (Special to 'The Daily News') ? LONDON, March 14. How financiers concealed the news of the death ... 's death. Apparently he de cided to commit suicide twenty-four hours before his death. Friends say that he never carried a revolver and it is believed that he bought one on the eve of his suicide. He had ... was a director his death will not affect them. GHOST HAUNTS WALL-ST. Heavy Sales o! Shares NEW YORK, March 14. Mr. Kreuger's..." Publicering: 15 mar 1932 - Perth, Western Australia, Australia Sida: 7

The Telegraph (Brisbane, QLD) - 15 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...films as well as two projection rooms for project ing them. The research staff is com posed of 215 persons, 90 of whom hold university degrees. KREUGER'S DEATH Sensation in Two / Continents / LONDON ... , March 14. .The suicide of Iva-rKreuger, the "Match King" and financier, has caused a sensation in two continents. A prominent Parisian business man, who was associated with Kreu ger, says: " ... but not punished. Depreciation of Interests LONDON, March 14. Depreciation of the late IvarKreuger's interests in the last 12 months is variously estimated — in some quarters as high as £113 ... precaution is the marking . down of all International holdings. STOCK MARKETS DEPRESSED The stock markets of the world are depressed in consequence of..." Publicering: 15 mar 1932 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sida: 23

The Telegraph (Brisbane, QLD) - 15 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...KREUGER'S DEATH Sensation in Two Continents LONDON, March 14. The suicide of IvarKreuger, the "Match King" and financier, has caused a sensation in two continents. A prominent Parisian business man ... benefactions at the time of his death ex ceeded 75,000,000 dollars. Dr. Audleyd Stewart, announcing that Mr. East man had shot himself after putting all of his attendants and friends away from the bedside ... . Ho was taken to hospital in a serious condition. A. Edwardss Alvls car wns jusL completing the first lap when It skidded and struck a heap of road metal.: The. car hurtled through the air and landed ..." Publicering: 15 mar 1932 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sida: 1

The Telegraph (Brisbane, QLD) - 14 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "..., and was fond of art, but shunned society. Kreuger's Influence NEW YORK, March 12. . Mr. IvarKreuger, whose death is reported from Paris, exerted great influence in the financial world here. He began his career ... , of Mary Street, city, was attended by ambulttnco bearers about 7 p.m. on Saturday for a lacera tion on tho left sltlo of tho bead and concussion. She was tnkon to tho Brisbane Hospital. I-Ier Injuries ... to pressure, and rose from 49 dollars on January 5 to 9i dollars three weeks later, and were 11 supported above 7 prior to the week just ended. Al though the news of his death was not published until after ... of debts. The Kreuger-Toll Company asked for a respite until the end of March, which the Government decided to grant. The Prime Minister declared that Mr...." Publicering: 14 mar 1932 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sida: 25

The Telegraph (Brisbane, QLD) - 14 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...on the arm. The men' immediately ran back into the cane. The attack was so sudden that the Chinaman, though armed with a revolver, could offer no resistance. SENSATIONAL SUICIDE Death of IvarKreuger, the " ... was an om nivorous reader, an accomplished linguist, and was fond of art, but shunned society. NEW YORK FINANCE Kreuger's Influence NEW YORK, March 12. Mr. IvarKreuger, whose death is reported from Paris ... to the left knee, and John Allen, 23, of Henry Street,- Parramatta, lacera tions to the right foot, were able to leave the hospital. — r LOST YACHT TEDDY Fund to Reimburse Owner AUCKLAND, March 14. In order ... Disappointment, The Steamer carried many Queen dandes to Sydney for..." Publicering: 14 mar 1932 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sida: 1

Examiner (Launceston, TAS) - 15 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...minutes before he fired the shot. He left a scribbled note saying that lhe was tired and could not see the use of goln- on. KREUGER FINANCIAL CONCERNS STOCKHOLM, March 13. The death of the match magnate ... "LOST HIS HEAD" The Kreuger Suicide Undertakings Sound LONDON, March 14. IvarKreuger's suicide is the sensation of two contin ents. A prominent Parisian business man associated with Kreuger ... , IvarKreuger, may be followed by claims on Kreuger undertakings, de clares the Prime Minister (Herr Ek man)." An inspector of Swedish banks points out that the moratorium bill is not duo ... decided to grant. Kreuger, Toll and Company is a large. nmltch making firm. One oft its pIrincipalsl, MIr. Ivar ..." Publicering: 15 mar 1932 - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Sida: 7

Examiner (Launceston, TAS) - 14 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "..., Overseas Mystery of kidnapping of Lindbergh baby still unsolved. Mr. IvarKreuger, Swedish match king, commits suicide. M. Aristide Briand honoured with national funeral in Paris. Three undred men still ... the Sole Tasmanian Distributors, FINDLAYS 67 BRISBANE-ST., LAUNCESTON C. T. FINNEY, FUNERAL DIRECTOR 16 Brisbane-street 'Phone 1317. (NEAT1 TAMAR-STREET.) Up-to-date Parlour for use of Country Clients NOTICE ... or far, the 55E c -adiola is supremo. Price £37/10/-, and easy terms arranged, by The Sole Tasmanian Distributors, FINDLAYS THE RADIO PEOPLE BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS, FUNERAL, RETURN THANKS ... . These notices can be repeated in the Weekly Courier" at a nominal eharge of x/- per insertion. BIRTHS DAW?9-On the 32th February, at Nurse Shnmons' Private ..." Publicering: 14 mar 1932 - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Sida: 1

Advocate (Burnie, TAS) - 22 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...of tho present strength of the Stock Exchango than tho way tho markots have stood up to the shock of tho death of Mr. IvarKreuger, head of what tho "Statist" calls the world's greatest industrial ... died in 1924. Avert Sickness BY PROMPT RECOURSE TO DR. MORSE'S INDIAN ' ROOT PILLS. Many people aro more or less sub ject to some weakness, and when the latter gives warning of its approach, - it is both ... wiso and reasonable to adopt some means of preventing symptoms developing into serious illness. In. thousands of homes throughout Aus tralia, Dr. Morse's Indian Boot Fills aro the remedy which, taken ..." Publicering: 22 mar 1932 - , Tasmania, Australia Sida: 1

Advocate (Burnie, TAS) - 16 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...Kreuger's Death. NO PANIC. LONDON, Monday. The stock markets of tho world are depressed because of tho late Mr. IvarKreuger's death. Prices (have been heavily raurked down, but there has been no panic. Tho ... . Tho editor of the "Economic Jour nal" (Mr. J. M. Keynes), broadcasting in London to-day paid a remarkable tributo to tho lato Mr. Krouger. Ho said his death was a poignant example of tho ..." Publicering: 16 mar 1932 - , Tasmania, Australia Sida: 1

Kalgoorlie Miner (WA) - 25 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...and Toll company, interest is lent to the re port in view of the tragic death of the managing director, Mr. ? IvarKreuger :—.'? Rf-rvftVirvlm. 'Rph 17 A prophecy by the well-known. SDholar Paracelsus some ... . The weather during the past week has been cool, except on last Friday and Saturday, when the temperature reached close on the 100. A couple of snakes were killed last week, but with the cool weather com ing, we ..." Publicering: 25 mar 1932 - Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia Sida: 1

Kalgoorlie Miner (WA) - 16 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...of the world are depressed as a result of Mr. IvarKreuger's death. Prices have been heavily marked down but there ; is no panic. The prices of Swedish watch and other Kreuger. shares in j London, indeed, have ... and philanthropist/ shot; him- | aelf'd'ead at his home here to-day . at the age of 78. If is computed j that his 'benefactions up to the time i Qi his death totalled £15,000,000. ! The late Mr, Eastman .was. born ... . ABSOLUTION AND BURIAL. Paris, March 12. Hundreds of thousands of (persons assembled in the bleak March sun shine to*:day to watch the late M. Aristide- Briand laid to rest, Car dinal Archbishop Verdier ... gazed silently while the coffin was placed in a catafalque draped with the tricolour, after which the Prime Minister (M. Tardieu) delivered the ..." Publicering: 16 mar 1932 - Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia Sida: 5

Chronicle (Adelaide, SA) - 17 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...;1 Kodak Founder Ends Life GAVE A FORTUNE AWAY NEW YORK, March 14. Gommg quickly upon the death of IvarKreuger, the Swedish match king, the suicide today of George Eastman, founder and head ... ., of 53 and 55, Hindley street. Men's' Tailors and Outfitters, where as mana ger of the Shirt Department he will be pleased to renew the acduaintar.ee of previous clients. ?? MYSTERIOUS DEATH DOCTORS REFUSE ... TO GIVE CERfllFICATp As the result of police enquiries, after doctors had refused to sigu a certificate of death, it was decided on Tuesday afternoon to hold au inquest into the death of Charles Alexander ... Kerr, aged, between 60 and 65, who conducted' 'Hilkrest,' an apartment house on North terrace. Kerr was admitted lo xne Aaeiaiae ..." Publicering: 17 mar 1932 - Adelaide, South Australia, Australia Sida: 37

Daily News (Perth, WA) - 16 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...improvement today. The shock caused by the death of Mr. IvarKreuger, the Swedish match mag nate, is passing, owing to the belief that in none of the financial centres concerned is the effect as large ... the Prince's death Haydn visited England, where he first otbained recognition. He wrote many of his works for the English. On his re turn to Vienna he wrote the beautiful ?oratoria 'The Creation.' He died ... that - all re ligious bodies would consent to it. MATCH MAGNATE'S FATE Shock to Markets Passing FIRST FEARS MODIFIED (Special to 'The Daily News') LONDON, March 15. The city markets showed a distinct ... »n 'Dr Williams' DISCOURAGING ! PARIS, March 15. The sight of tombstones is calculated to..." Publicering: 16 mar 1932 - Perth, Western Australia, Australia Sida: 5

West Australian (Perth, WA) - 15 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...14.— The suicide of IvarKreuger, the Swedish match magnate, has caused a sensation in two continents. A prominent Paris business many who was associated with Mr. Kreuger says: 'The real tragedy ... -charged front-wheel drive Alvis, was passing the pits near the start ing point, when for some reason the car began to swerve. Mr. Edwards was suc cessful in checking the first skid, but im mediately afterwards ... . Wilkinson was taken to the Cowes Hospital. His condition is serious. Thomas Phayre,_ the mechanic of the car, was also admitted to hospital suffering from injuries to the head and broken ribs. Mr. Edwards ... ,000 will be retained at reduced rates of pay, probably about £2/10/ weekly, or 8/ daily, with shelter and the usual privileges. MATCH MAGNATE'S ..." Publicering: 15 mar 1932 - Perth, Western Australia, Australia Sida: 9

Brisbane Courier (QLD) - 21 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...be no better Indica- tion of the present strength of the Stock Exchange than the way in which the markets stood up to the shock of the death of IvarKreuger, the head of what the "Statist" calls the " ... , which was won by Mr. R Funnell Mr J Bourke, secrctaiy of the Amal- gamated Foodstuffs Union, was second m favour, and Mr Kirwan was a long v,a back tliiid The public sympathy which Mi "V. J Copley ... . 14 leaders .... io letters to Editor . . . 12 Labour Plebis- cites .11 Mall Notices . . 8 Mining, Stocks, and Shares . 9 J)ews In Brie! . 10 Page. Obituary ... 13 Personal . . . 10 Shipping ... 8 ... furniture, Sew- ing Machines 1 nats and Rooms 2 funeral Notices 10 g°tets .... io íarmlnn and Pastoral Pro- perties ... l8 wooral Employ. 2 Rou...." Publicering: 21 mar 1932 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sida: 11

Northern Standard (Darwin, NT) - 15 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...Cannot stand the strain financially ii it goes on," SWEDISH MATCH KING DEAD REPUTED TO BE WORTH £10,000,000 DEATH AFFECTED SHARES Paris, Monday. IvarKreuger, Swedish match king, controlling vast ... . Green) is not wholly pessim- istic regarding the outlook. He sees mu°h of merit in President. Hoov- er's reconstruction programme and commends Congress for its good team work in passing the measures ... . ADRIFT ON ICE FLOES iooo MEN AND HORSES 700 MEN SAVED ONLY ONE DEATH Helstngfors (Finland), Monday. More than iooo men (also hoi ses j who were fishing in thc Gulf of Finland from ice floes were carried ... away foodless on drifting ice in a blizzard. Planes made frantic efforts to drop food but were unsuccessful and danger of death was feared for the men. Then intense..." Publicering: 15 mar 1932 - Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia Sida: 5

Brisbane Courier (QLD) - 16 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "..., and philanthropist, died from a bullet wound, inflicted bv himself, at his home at Rochester, New York, on Monday. The stock markets of the world have been depressed by the death of the late IvarKreuger. the Swedish ... /8/55 per standard oz. and £7/0/11 per oz. fine. Some 45,000 cheques, representing about £700,000, were issued yesterday bv the liquidator of Bawra as a final distribution of assets. The death of Mr. Charles ... finan- cier. Prices have been heavily marked down, but there bas been no panic, FUNERAL NOTICES. Up to 8 Unes 6/0 prepaid (each extra Uno Bd ) Funeral advertisements will be received up to 130 a m Cooper ... -The Funeral of the lato Mrs Eleanor Cooper of..." Publicering: 16 mar 1932 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sida: 10

Brisbane Courier (QLD) - 16 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...depressed by the death of Mr. IvarKreuger, the Swedish financier. Prices have been heavily marked down, but there has been no panic. The prices of the Swedish Match Co. and other Kreuger shares in London ... of Interests. The depreciation of the late IvarKreuger's interests in the last 12 months Is variously estimated. In some quarters it is placed as high as £113,00u,009. The depreciation was accentuated ... In the late Mr. IvarKreuger's room it is disclosed that there was also a telegram containing a peremptory demand that he should go to Berlin immediately to confer with the heads of the Swedish State Bank ... to the Secretary. The Brisbane Newspaper Co.. Ltd., BRIS- BANE. j.OBITUARY^ ~1 ¡..." Publicering: 16 mar 1932 - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Sida: 13

Western Argus (Kalgoorlie, WA) - 22 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...as a result of Mr. IvarKreuger's death. Prices have been heavily marked down but there is no panic. The prices of Swedish watch apd other Kreger shares in London, indeed, have rallied from the first fall ... and philanthropist shot him self dead at his home here to-day at the age of 78. It is computed that his benefactions up to the time of his death totalled £15,000,000. The late Mr. Eastman was born at Waterville, New ... in which the native town was severely damaged. ýen b a an lagnd ath Fiji MATCHMAGHATE'S DEATH STOCK MARKETS DEPRESSED SLUMP ON CONTINENT. London, March 15. The stock markets of the world are depressed ... and allied interests were sold off sharply. This, augmented by the death of Mr. Eastman, caused a general weakness on the Stock Ex change, which the..." Publicering: 22 mar 1932 - Kalgoorlie, Western Australia, Australia Sida: 12

Queensland Times (Ipswich) (QLD) - 16 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: ".... (Australian Cable Service.) - PARIS, March 14. MLr. IvarKreuger's death will not gravely kifect the French markets. His aister arrived by aeroplane from Sltockholm to-day and will convey the body to Sweden ... ' interests were threatened. AERIAL CLASH. RUSSIA AND JAPAN. THREATENING SITUATIONT IN MANCHURIA (Australian Cable Service.) HARBIN. March 14. The Chinese garrison at Man chouli killed a Japanese merchant ... personal> physician for many years, announced that Mr. Eastman sent his friends from the room, and that after they had left. they heard a shot and returned to find him dead. The recent death of Mr. ThomsR ..." Publicering: 16 mar 1932 - Longreach, Queensland, Australia Sida: 7

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) - 21 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...Indication of the present strength of the Stock Exchange than the way market? stood up to the shock of the death of Mr. IvarKreuger, head of what the "Statist" calls the "World's greatest indus ... Is killed " AVIATION. Mr. Bert Hinkler's Plans. i ANOTHER ATLANTIC FLIGHT MOOTED. ! OTTAWA, March 19. It is believed that Mr. Bert Hinkler, the Australian aviator, is planning a flight across the North ... deals pleasantly with the affairs of pre-war characters after the war, describing the happy outcome of the fortunes of a soldier, who had been reported killed, on his return to Australia MR. CHURCHILL ... DEATH Or REV. C L. DUNDAS The death has occuned of the Rey Charles Leslie Dundas, who, from 18B5 to 1395,..." Publicering: 21 mar 1932 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sida: 11

Sydney Morning Herald (NSW) - 14 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...- merce 11 Films New 5 ricet Return of B Flo#cr Shows S rrom the Pulpit 8 German Presidency 9 Governor at New castle 8 Harbour Bridge 9 Irish I ree State 9 Japan and China 9 KreugerIvar Death of 10 Law ... FAMOUS FINANCIER. I -»... Swedish "Match King" Dead! ¡ LONDON, March 12. Shortly. after returning to Paris from America IvarKreuger, the Swedish "match king" and head ... be closed on Monday. CLAIMS ON KREUGER UNDER- TAKINGS. Kreuger's death may be followed by claims on the Kreuger undertakings, declares the Prime Minister (Mr. Ekman). The inspector of Swedish banks points out ... that Kreuger's suicide does not mean the writing of the obituary of the Kreuger con- cerns. AMERICAN INTERESTS. NEW YORK,..." Publicering: 14 mar 1932 - Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Sida: 10

Newcastle Morning Herald And Miners' Advocate (NSW) - 16 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: ".... .Mr. Eastman's suicide, following so closely that of Mr. IvarKreuger, caused a flutter in Wall-street. The news of his death was received late in the day's trading, however, and, in the main, only ... MARKED DOWN (Australian Press Association.) LONDON,. March 14. The stock markets of the world have been depressed by the death of Mr. IvarKreuger, the Swedish "match king," and prices have been ... "match king," said that his death swus a poignaist exansple of the helpless ness of tie individual iii tie facy of many worid problems. Here sias a mUsln-iper haps the greatest constructive ... the stocks of Kreuger and Toll and allied interests, also bonds, sohl off sharply. This was augmented by the ..." Publicering: 16 mar 1932 - Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Sida: 7

Newcastle Morning Herald And Miners' Advocate (NSW) - 14 mar 1932 Australiska tidningar Text: "...KING" Death of IvarKreuger PSARIS, March 12. Shortly after returning from America, Iear Kreuger, Swedish "match king" and head of tihe important financial firm of Kreuger and Toll, was found ... aen th head with a baton, and carried to hoapital insensible. Both the ercused were. committed for trials, SILENT CROWDS M. Briand's Funeral NATION PAYS HOMAGE "Mourned as an Apostle" ... outside gazed silently on while the colin was placed under thie catafalque, which was draped witsh the tri-colour of France. The Premier (M. Tardieu) delivered the funeral oration, sialuting the ·tlead ... the inti llaftes sof the late statesnmen accompanying thle coffin to the quiet little cemetery at Passy, where it will rest until removedl to Caocheril for..." Publicering: 14 mar 1932 - Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Sida: 7

Ivar Kreuger Biographical Summaries of Notable People Födelse: 2 mar 1880 - Kalmar Död: Cause of death: Suicide, Murder - 12 mar 1932 - Paris Hemvist: Kalmar

Ivar Svenska husförhörslängder, 1880 - 1920 Födelse: 2 mar 1880 - Kr. Hemvist: Mellan 1880 och 1893 - Kalmar stadsförsamling, Kalmar, Småland, Sweden Föräldrar: Ernst August Kreuger, Jenny Emelie Forsman Syskon: Ingrid, Helga, Thorsten, Greta, Britta Bok: Kalmar stadsförsamling AI 99, 1880 - 1893

Ivar Svenska husförhörslängder, 1880 - 1920 Födelse: 2 mar 1880 - Kr. Hemvist: Mellan 1871 och 1886 - Kalmar stadsförsamling, Kalmar, Småland, Sweden Föräldrar: Ernst August Kreuger, Jenny Emelie Forssman Syskon: Ingrid, Helga, Thorsten, Lisa Bok: Kalmar stadsförsamling AI 80, 1871 - 1886

Ivar Svenska husförhörslängder, 1880 - 1920 Födelse: 2 mar 1880 - Kr. Hemvist: Mellan 1871 och 1887 - Kalmar stadsförsamling, Kalmar, Småland, Sweden Föräldrar: Ernst August Kreuger, Jenny Emilie Forsman Syskon: Segrid, Helga Bok: Kalmar stadsförsamling AI 82, 1871 - 1887

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Ivar Kreuger's Timeline

1880
March 2, 1880
Kalmar, Kalmar stadsförsamling, (H), Småland, Sweden
1932
March 12, 1932
Age 52
No 5 Aveniue Victor Emaniul III, Paris, France
May 27, 1932
Age 52
Norra begravningsplats i Stockholm