About Karl Toosbuy
Lived 1928 – 2004 (aged 76). Karl Toosbuy was a Danish businessperson, known for ECCO.
Karl-Heinz Werner Toosbuy (23 February 1928 – 8 June 2004) was a Danish businessman, the founder and owner of ECCO, the Danish shoe company.
Karl Toosbuy trained as a shoemaker and by his early 30s, was running a Copenhagen factory. In 1963, he moved with his wife Birte and daughter Hanni to Bredebro on the west coast of Denmark, just north of the German border. Toosbuy started ECCO in what had been an empty factory.
He died on 8 June 2004.
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Who was Karl Toosbuy?
Danish businessman (1928-2004)
When was Karl Toosbuy born?
Karl Toosbuy was born on 23 February 1928 in Holte.
When did Karl Toosbuy die?
Karl Toosbuy died on 8 June 2004.
What was Karl Toosbuy's occupation?
Karl Toosbuy was a businessperson.
What was Karl Toosbuy known for?
Karl Toosbuy was known for ECCO.
What nationality was Karl Toosbuy?
Karl Toosbuy was Danish.
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