Godtfred Kirk Christiansen (July 8, 1919 – July 13, 1995) was the third son of Ole Kirk Christiansen, the founder of the LEGO Group. He was married to Edith Kirk Christiansen. Godtfred and Edith had 3 children, Gunhild Kirk Johansen, Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen and Hanne Christiansen. Box Art designs from the 1950’s show all three of their children playing with LEGO bricks In 1950, Godtfred Kirk Christiansen became Junior Vice President of the company. On his 31st birthday. From the hand-written letter signed by the entire family: