Fearnley (Norwegian family)

Fearnley is a Norwegian family of shipping magnates. The family is of English origin, originating in Heckmondwike in Yorkshire. The merchant Thomas Fearnley (1729–1798) migrated from Hull in England to Frederikshald in Norway in 1753. His son, merchant Thomas Fearnley (1768–1834), was married to Maren Sophie Paus (1782–1838). They were the parents of romantic painter Thomas Fearnley and astronomer Carl Frederik Fearnley.

Fearnley (Norwegian family)

Fearnley is a Norwegian family of shipping magnates. The family is of English origin, originating in Heckmondwike in Yorkshire. The merchant Thomas Fearnley (1729–1798) migrated from Hull in England to Frederikshald in Norway in 1753. His son, merchant Thomas Fearnley (1768–1834), was married to Maren Sophie Paus (1782–1838). They were the parents of romantic painter Thomas Fearnley and astronomer Carl Frederik Fearnley.