About Joseph Liebmann
Lived 1831 – 1913 (aged 81). Joseph Liebmann was a German and American entrepreneur, chief executive officer and brewer, known for Rheingold Breweries.
Joseph Liebmann (December 20, 1831 – March 26, 1913) was a German-born American brewer and president of S. Liebmann Brewery (later Rheingold Breweries) in Brooklyn, New York. The brewery's main brand Rheingold Extra Dry was one of the most popular beer brands in New York City in the 1940s to 1960s.
Biography Joseph Liebmann was born to a Jewish family in Aufhausen in 1831, the son of Dara (née Selz) and Samuel Liebmann. His father was, at the time, the owner of the estate Schloss Schmiedelfeld.
Personal life On January 4, 1910, Liebmann married Rosa Königsberger (January 11, 1862 – January 12, 1866); they had 4 children: Adolph Liebmann (born January 12, 1866) David Liebmann (born October 24, 1863) Ida Liebmann (born June 24, 1871) Sadie Liebmann (December 25, 1868 – May 20, 1939) married to Samuel Simon Steiner; their daughter Elinor S. Gimbel (1896–1983) married Louis S. Gimbel, Jr., grandson of Adam Gimbel
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Who was Joseph Liebmann?
German-American brewer
When was Joseph Liebmann born?
Joseph Liebmann was born on 20 December 1831 in Bopfingen.
When did Joseph Liebmann die?
Joseph Liebmann died on 26 March 1913 in New York City.
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Joseph Liebmann was an entrepreneur, chief executive officer and brewer.
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Joseph Liebmann was known for Rheingold Breweries.
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Joseph Liebmann was German and American.
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