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Ludwig Knoop

1821-05-15 – 1894-08-14

Portrait of Ludwig Knoop
Bronzestatue von Baron Ludwig Knoop in Knoops Park, Bremen-St. Magnus, Deutschland. Die Statue wurde 1994 von dem deutschen Bildhauer Claus Homfeld geschaffen.Credit: Bearbeitet von Lämpel

Life & Legacy

Baron Johann Ludwig von Knoop (15 May 1821, in Bremen – 14 August 1894, in Bremen) was a German cotton merchant and entrepreneur from the city-state Free Hanseatic City of Bremen, who became one of the richest entrepreneurs in his time. He was created a Baron by Alexander II of Russia in 1877.

Occupation & Career

entrepreneur, merchant

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Sources & Provenance

  1. Wikidata population candidate Q88310 — wikidata View source

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