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Carl Kellner

1826-03-26 – 1855-05-13

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Carl KellnerCredit: Unknown author

Life & Legacy

Carl Kellner (March 26, 1826 – May 13, 1855) was a German mechanic and self-educated mathematician who founded in 1849 an "Optical Institute" that later became the Leitz company, makers of the Leica cameras.

Occupation & Career

entrepreneur, inventor

Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q84887 — wikidata View source

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