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Ernst Leitz senior

1843 – 1920

German entrepreneur

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About Ernst Leitz senior

Lived 1843 – 1920 (aged 77). Ernst Leitz senior was a German entrepreneur.

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Important facts

Born

26 April 1843, Sulzburg

Birth century

19th century

Died

10 July 1920, Solothurn

Occupation

Entrepreneur

Nationality

Germany

Also known as

Ernst Leitz, Sr.

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Ernst Leitz senior's

John Obadiah Westwood

Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernst Leitz senior?

German entrepreneur (1843–1920)

When was Ernst Leitz senior born?

Ernst Leitz senior was born on 26 April 1843 in Sulzburg.

When did Ernst Leitz senior die?

Ernst Leitz senior died on 10 July 1920 in Solothurn.

What was Ernst Leitz senior's occupation?

Ernst Leitz senior was an entrepreneur.

What nationality was Ernst Leitz senior?

Ernst Leitz senior was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernst Leitz senior

· Wikidata: Q880927

· DBpedia: Ernst Leitz I

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