About Hans von Kantzow
Lived 1887 – 1979 (aged 91). Hans von Kantzow was a Swedish engineer and businessperson.
Hans von Kantzow (9 June 1887 – 12 April 1979) was a metallurgical engineer and industrialist, managing director and CEO at Bultfabriks AB in Hallstahammar 1918–1957. Von Kantzow is known to have invented the steel alloy Kanthal. In 1931 AB Kanthal was founded for the exploitation of the invention.
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Who was Hans von Kantzow?
Swedish engineer
When was Hans von Kantzow born?
Hans von Kantzow was born on 9 June 1887 in Alkvettern Manor.
When did Hans von Kantzow die?
Hans von Kantzow died on 12 April 1979 in Ramnäs.
What was Hans von Kantzow's occupation?
Hans von Kantzow was an engineer and businessperson.
What nationality was Hans von Kantzow?
Hans von Kantzow was Swedish.
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