- History of Lego - Wikipedia
Lego began in 1932 in the carpentry workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish furniture maker During the Great Depression, he began to make miniature versions of his products, which inspired him to produce toys In 1934 the company was named "LEGO", a contraction from the Danish phrase "leg Godt", meaning "play well"
- LEGO | History Facts | Britannica
LEGO blocks originated in the Billund, Denmark, workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen, who began making wooden toys in 1932 Two years later he named his company LEGO after the Danish phrase leg godt (“play well”)
- Lego - Wikipedia
The Lego Group began in the workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen (1891–1958), a carpenter from Billund, Denmark, who began making wooden toys in 1932 [7][8] In 1934, his company came to be called "Lego", derived from the Danish phrase leg godt [lɑjˀ ˈkʌt], [9][10] which means "play well" [11]
- The LEGO Group history - About Us - LEGO. com
The name ‘LEGO’ is an abbreviation of the two Danish words “leg godt”, meaning “play well” It’s our name and it’s our ideal The LEGO Group was founded in 1932 by Ole Kirk Kristiansen
- Timeline of Lego - Wikipedia
The company name Lego is coined by Christiansen from the Danish phrase leg godt, meaning "play well" 1935: The Lego Duck (a wooden toy) is featured 1937: Godtfred Kirk Christiansen starts creating models 1939: The company grows to 10 employees
- Who Owns LEGO: Ownership Structure Explained – Brands Owned By
LEGO was invented by Ole Kirk Christiansen, a Danish carpenter He founded the company in 1932 He founded the company in 1932 The name “LEGO” was adopted in 1934, derived from the Danish words “leg godt” , meaning “play well ”
- LEGO Group - About Us - LEGO. com
The LEGO Group is a privately held company based in Billund, Denmark The company is still owned by the Kirk Kristiansen family who founded it in 1932
- Where LEGO From - History of LEGO, What Country Made LEGO, Where is . . .
Denmark, a country with a rich cultural heritage and a penchant for design, saw the birth of LEGO in 1932 What started as a modest workshop crafting wooden toys has since transformed into a global powerhouse, revolutionizing playtime for generations
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