What nickname was Ivar Kreuger known by due to his business?
Steel King
Coal King
Match King
Gold King
Answer
Match King was the nickname given to Ivar Kreuger, a Swedish financier and industrialist. He was known for his involvement in the international match industry, particularly through his company Swedish Match. Kreuger's business empire expanded rapidly in the 1920s, and he became one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in Europe. However, his empire collapsed in 1932, leading to his bankruptcy and eventual suicide.
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