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Ferdinand Piatnik

1819 – 1885

Austrian-Hungarian card painter

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About Ferdinand Piatnik

Lived 1819 – 1885 (aged 65). Ferdinand Piatnik was a Hungarian painter and entrepreneur, known for Piatnik & Söhne.

Ferdinand Piatnik (14 October 1819 - 20 July 1885) was an Austrian-Hungarian card painter, manufacturer, business magnate, philanthropist and the founder of Piatnik & Söhne.

Life Born at Buda, Kingdom of Hungary (now Budapest, Hungary), he was educated in Pozsony (now Bratislava, Slovakia). He bought an Austrian card company from Anton Moser in 1843 and made it to one of the most successful game manufacturing companies in the world. He later married the widow of Anton Moser. After his three sons - Ferdinand, Adolf and Rudolf Paul - entered the company in 1882 it was renamed Ferdinand Piatnik & Söhne.

He died in Bad Vöslau.

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Important facts

Born
14 October 1819, Buda
Birth century
19th century
Died
20 July 1885, Bad Vöslau
Occupation
Painter, entrepreneur
Nationality
Hungary
Known for
Piatnik & Söhne

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ferdinand Piatnik?

Austrian-Hungarian card painter (1819–1885)

When was Ferdinand Piatnik born?

Ferdinand Piatnik was born on 14 October 1819 in Buda.

When did Ferdinand Piatnik die?

Ferdinand Piatnik died on 20 July 1885 in Bad Vöslau.

What was Ferdinand Piatnik's occupation?

Ferdinand Piatnik was a painter and entrepreneur.

What was Ferdinand Piatnik known for?

Ferdinand Piatnik was known for Piatnik & Söhne.

What nationality was Ferdinand Piatnik?

Ferdinand Piatnik was Hungarian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ferdinand Piatnik

· Wikidata: Q86999

· DBpedia: Ferdinand Piatnik

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