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Arnold Halbach

1787 – 1869

Prussian consul in Philadelphia

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About Arnold Halbach

Lived 1787 – 1869 (aged 81). Arnold Halbach was a German diplomat, consul, merchant and philadelphia, known for Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach and Beatrix of the Netherlands.

Arnold Halbach (3 July 1787 in Müngsten, near Remscheid – 16 May 1869 in Baden-Baden) was the Prussian Consul in Philadelphia.

Biography He was the son of Johann Arnold Halbach and in 1810, he founded a steel plant in the US, to supply steel for the local manufacturers of gun barrels. In 1828, the firm "Johann and Caspar Halbach and sons" had to close the plant.

From 1828 to 1838, he was the Prussian consul in Philadelphia. From 1840, he lived in Baden-Baden with his wife Johanna Karoline Mathilde Bohlen (1800-1882). Their daughter Matilde Halbach (1822-1844) was the mother of Countess Karoline of Wartensleben, grandmother of Leopold IV, Prince of Lippe and a great-great-grandmother of Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands. Their son Gustav von Bohlen und Halbach (1831-1890) and grandson Gustav Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach (1870-1950) also had a career in the diplomatic service.

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Known for
Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, Beatrix of the Netherlands

Family & relationships

Parent
Johann Arnold Halbach

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arnold Halbach?

Prussian consul in Philadelphia

When was Arnold Halbach born?

Arnold Halbach was born on 3 July 1787 in Müngsten.

When did Arnold Halbach die?

Arnold Halbach died on 16 May 1869 in Baden-Baden.

What was Arnold Halbach's occupation?

Arnold Halbach was a diplomat, consul, merchant and philadelphia.

What was Arnold Halbach known for?

Arnold Halbach was known for Alfried Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach and Beatrix of the Netherlands.

What nationality was Arnold Halbach?

Arnold Halbach was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arnold Halbach

· Wikidata: Q111628

· DBpedia: Arnold Halbach

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