Lars Larsen (1758–1844)

Lars Larsen (25 March 1758 – 18 January 1844) was a Danish merchant, ship-owner and shipbuilder.

In 1797, he had the third largest commercial fleet in Copenhagen, only surpassed by the Danish Asiatic Company and Duntzfeldt.

In 1802, he purchased Larsens Plads from Duntzfeldt, Meyer & Co. for 42,000 rigsdaler and established a shipyard in the grounds.

Caroline Emilie Henriette Larsen (1801–1891), their eldest daughter, married jurist, overpresident and head of police Andreas Christian Kierulff (1782–1846).

Charlotte Margrethe Larsen (1809–1887), their younger daughter, married Wilhelm Huth Krag (1800–1887).