Adolf Goerz
German-South African mining engineer
About Adolf Goerz
Lived 1857 – 1900 (aged 42). Adolf Goerz was a German mining engineer.
Adolf Goerz (18 December 1857 in Mainz, Grand Duchy of Hesse - 28 July 1900 in Giessbach Switzerland) was a German mining engineer who moved to areas in southern Africa under British control. He emigrated to Cape Colony around 1888. He founded Adolf Görz & Co which later became the Union Corporation, which was one of the five original gold mining houses of South Africa.
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Who was Adolf Goerz?
German-South African mining engineer (1857-1900)
When was Adolf Goerz born?
Adolf Goerz was born on 18 December 1857 in Mainz.
When did Adolf Goerz die?
Adolf Goerz died on 28 June 1900 in Giessbach.
What was Adolf Goerz's occupation?
Adolf Goerz was a mining engineer.
What nationality was Adolf Goerz?
Adolf Goerz was German.
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