Severin Kierulf

He was a partner in the firm Duntzfeldt & Kierulf and served as factor for the Danish Asiatic Company in Frederiksnagore (Serampore).

Kierulf was born on 17 December 1752 in Svindinge on Funen, the son of Poul Sørensen Kjerulf (1717–1781) and Karen Friis Hansdatter Fabricius.

[1] In 1776, he served as Bottelér on board the Danish Asiatic Company's ship Ganges.

He was also involved in private trade as partner in the firm Duntzfelt, Blom & Kierulf.

He made the voyage on board the frigate Nymphen, captained by his son Poul Severin Kierulf.

Poul (Paul)Severin Kierulf (1793–1841) was an officer in the Royal Danish Navy, general trader and ship-owner.