About Charles Henry Schwarz
Lived 1825 – 1903 (aged 77). Charles Henry Schwarz was an American and German businessperson.
Charles Henry Schwarz (November 17, 1825 – October 11, 1903) founded the first Schwarz family toy store in Baltimore, MD called the Schwarz Toy Bazaar. Later, the Toy Bazaar, along with the other brothers' stores, assimilated into FAO Schwarz. Charles was born in Herford, Province of Westphalia, Kingdom of Prussia and was the first of the Schwarz brothers to immigrate to Baltimore, MD in 1840. Charles Henry Schwarz died of pneumonia at his house on October 11, 1903.
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Who was Charles Henry Schwarz?
German-American businessman (1825-1903)
When was Charles Henry Schwarz born?
Charles Henry Schwarz was born on 17 November 1825 in Erfurt.
When did Charles Henry Schwarz die?
Charles Henry Schwarz died on 11 October 1903.
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Charles Henry Schwarz was a businessperson.
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Charles Henry Schwarz was American and German.
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