About Friedrich Thyssen
Lived 1804 – 1877 (aged 72). Friedrich Thyssen was a German banker and entrepreneur.
Johann Friedrich Thyssen (1 October 1804 in Aachen – 25 May 1877 in Eschweiler) was a German banker and patriarch of the Thyssen family dynasty.
Family He was the son of Nikolaus Thyssen and wife Christine Nellessen. His family had settled in rural Aachen in the 18th century. On 1 October 1838 he married his cousin Katharina Thyssen in Aachen.
Career He was the initiator of the Thyssen fortune and the father of August Thyssen and Joseph Thyssen, both of whom joined his bank.
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Who was Friedrich Thyssen?
German banker (1804-1877)
When was Friedrich Thyssen born?
Friedrich Thyssen was born on 1 October 1804 in Aachen.
When did Friedrich Thyssen die?
Friedrich Thyssen died on 25 May 1877 in Eschweiler.
What was Friedrich Thyssen's occupation?
Friedrich Thyssen was a banker and entrepreneur.
What nationality was Friedrich Thyssen?
Friedrich Thyssen was German.
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