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Who founded LEGO and when?

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Ole Kirk Christiansen founded LEGO in 1932 in Billund, Denmark. He initially made wooden toys and household supplies, including ladders and Christmas tree stands. He decided to focus on toys in 1935, and by January 1936, the company known as LEGO was born. During World War II, Christiansen continued to make toys because of his belief that even in the darkest times, children deserve to play.