About Ferdinand Elsbach
Lived 1864 – 1931 (aged 67). Ferdinand Elsbach was a German merchant.
Ferdinand Elsbach (born 15 February 1864 in Walldorf an der Werra; died 5 June 1931 in Hanover) was a German textile merchant and manufacturer.
Early life
Elsbach came from a Jewish family,
The Elsbachs had three children: twins Walter (born on 24 February 1893) and Kurt (later Curt) Ferdinand (born on 24 February 1893 in Hanover; died on 5 November 1967 in California), and Lucie (born in 1900). A Stolperstein (literally 'stumbling stone' and metaphorically 'stumbling block') was laid for Ida on 23 September 2010.
The joint tomb for the Elsbach and Frank families at the Jewish cemetery was designed by the architect Wilhelm Mackensen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ferdinand Elsbach?
German merchant
When was Ferdinand Elsbach born?
Ferdinand Elsbach was born on 15 February 1864 in Walldorf.
When did Ferdinand Elsbach die?
Ferdinand Elsbach died on 5 June 1931 in Hanover.
What was Ferdinand Elsbach's occupation?
Ferdinand Elsbach was a merchant.
What nationality was Ferdinand Elsbach?
Ferdinand Elsbach was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Ferdinand Elsbach
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ferdinand Elsbach. https://biography.guide/ferdinand-elsbach/
MLA: "Ferdinand Elsbach." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ferdinand-elsbach/.
Chicago: "Ferdinand Elsbach." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ferdinand-elsbach/.
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