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Oscar Philipp

1882 – 1965

German-born metal trader who co-founded Philipp Brothers

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About Oscar Philipp

Lived 1882 – 1965 (aged 82–83). Oscar Philipp was a businessperson, known for Phibro.

Oscar Israel Philipp (1882–1965) was a German-born metal trader who co-founded Philipp Brothers.

Biography Oscar Philipp was born to an Orthodox Jewish family in Wandsbek, Germany. He was a cousin to Martha Bernays, the wife of Sigmund Freud. In 1901, his brother, Julius Philipp, founded a small metal trading company in Hamburg, where Oscar worked.

In 1909, Oscar Philipp moved to London and established a metal trading company under the name of "Philipp Brothers". Julius continued to run the German operation out of Hamburg.

Philanthropy Philipp, a Hebrew scholar, was active in Jewish and Zionist causes. He served as a chairman of the Bachad fellowship, on the executive committee and council of British ORT, as a joint treasurer of Jews' College, as the treasurer of the London Board of Jewish Religious Education, and the founder of the Hebrew Publishing House. He died in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Important facts

Born
1882, Wandsbek
Birth century
Occupation
Known for
Phibro
Also known as
Oscar Israel Philipp

Family & relationships

Child
Elliot Philipp

People in Oscar Philipp's life

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Oscar Philipp?

German-born metal trader who co-founded Philipp Brothers

When was Oscar Philipp born?

Oscar Philipp was born in 1882 in Wandsbek.

When did Oscar Philipp die?

Oscar Philipp died on 31 August 1965 in Geneva, Switzerland.

What was Oscar Philipp's occupation?

Oscar Philipp was a businessperson.

What was Oscar Philipp known for?

Oscar Philipp was known for Phibro.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Oscar Philipp

· Wikidata: Q56599449

· DBpedia: Oscar Philipp

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