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Honorary craftsman
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Godtfred Kirk Christiansen
1920-07-08 – 1995-07-13
Life & Legacy
Godtfred Kirk Christiansen (8 July 1920 – 13 July 1995) was a Danish businessman who was the managing director of the Lego Group from 1957 to 1973. He was the third son of company founder Ole Kirk Christiansen and took over as managing director in 1957, eventually becoming the sole owner. Godtfred is credited with playing a pivotal role in the development of the Lego brick design and patented it in 1958. He also created the Lego System in Play, the cornerstone of the Lego construction toy. Godtfred stepped down as Leader of the company in 1973. His son Kjeld Kirk Christiansen became president in 1979.
Occupation & Career
businessperson, designer
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Honorary craftsman; Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog; Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog; LEGO stud-and-tube patent (DK92683)
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Honorary craftsman · Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog · Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Notable Work
LEGO stud-and-tube patent (DK92683)
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Knight of the Order of the Dannebrog
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2351641 · wikidata
Award
Knight of the 1st Class of the Order of the Dannebrog
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2351641 · wikidata
Family Child
Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2351641 · wikidata
Family Child
Gunhild Kirk Johansen
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Family Father
Ole Kirk Christiansen
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2351641 · wikidata
Notable Work
LEGO stud-and-tube patent (DK92683)
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q2351641 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
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