Iver Elieson
Iver Elieson was a Norwegian businessman, land owner and timber merchant.
Elieson was born at Drammen in Buskerud, Norway. His father, Elias Nielssøn, was a merchant in Bragernes. Dating from the 1720s, Elieson started buying forests and farms in Akershus. Eventually he developed into a large sawmill owner and timber exporter. He also owned a paper mill by the Akerselva. He had success with his timber trade and was among the wealthiest persons in Christiania.