Hugo Erfurt
German entrepreneur and inventor of wood-chip wallpaper
About Hugo Erfurt
Lived 1834 – 1922 (aged 88). Hugo Erfurt was a German inventor, engineer and pharmacist.
Hugo Erfurt (13 February 1834 in Schwelm – 4 March 1922 in Dahlhausen at Beyenburg) was a German pharmacist and inventor.
Life
He invented ingrain wallpaper (woodchip) in 1864.
Erfurt was married.
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Who was Hugo Erfurt?
German entrepreneur and inventor of wood-chip wallpaper
When was Hugo Erfurt born?
Hugo Erfurt was born on 13 February 1834 in Schwelm.
When did Hugo Erfurt die?
Hugo Erfurt died on 4 March 1922 in Beyenburg.
What was Hugo Erfurt's occupation?
Hugo Erfurt was an inventor, engineer and pharmacist.
What nationality was Hugo Erfurt?
Hugo Erfurt was German.
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