Danish businessperson and second generation owner of The Lego Group
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G. K. Christiansen
2nd Leader of The Lego Group
In office 11 March 1958 (1958-03-11) – 1973 (1973)
Preceded by
Ole Kirk Christiansen
Succeeded by
Vagn Holck Andersen
Personal details
Born
(1920-07-08)8 July 1920 Billund, Denmark
Died
13 July 1995(1995-07-13) (aged 75) Billund, Denmark
Resting place
Grene Churchyard, Billund, Denmark
Spouse
Edith Kirk Christiansen
(m. 1944; died 1995)
Children
3; including Kjeld
Parent
Ole Kirk Christiansen (father)
Relatives
Agnete Kirk Thinggaard (granddaughter)
Occupation
Businessperson
Known for
Managing Director of the Lego Group.
Godtfred Kirk Christiansen (8 July 1920 – 13 July 1995)[1] 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.
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