About Ruben Henriques Jr.
Lived 1771 – 1846 (aged 75). Ruben Henriques Jr. was a Danish businessperson and banker, known for Danish West India Company and Sophienholm.
Ruben Henriques Jr. (1771–1846) was a Danish banker. He founded the brokerage firm R. Henriques jr. in 1801.
Early life and career
Ruben Henriques Jr. was born into the Jewish Henriques family in 1771 in Copenhagen, the son of Bendix Moses Henriques and Elischewa Chawa Henriques. He founded the brokerage firm R. Henriques jr. in 1801. It grew and Henriques became one of the richest men in Copenhagen. The company was based in a building on Amagertorv.
Family Ruben Henriques Jr. married twice. His first wife was Frederikke Rée and his second wife was Jeruchim-Jorika Henriques. He had a total of 18 children. Two of his sons, Aron and Martin Henriques, took over the company in 1852. Sally Henriques, Samuel Henriques and Nathan Henriques, were all painters. His granddaughter Marie Henriques, the youngest daughter of Martin Henrigues, was also a painter.
His daughter Dorothea Melchior née Henriques was a close friend of Hans Christian Andersen.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ruben Henriques Jr.?
Danish banker (1771-1846)
When was Ruben Henriques Jr. born?
Ruben Henriques Jr. was born on 21 January 1771 in Copenhagen.
When did Ruben Henriques Jr. die?
Ruben Henriques Jr. died on 22 January 1846 in Copenhagen.
What was Ruben Henriques Jr.'s occupation?
Ruben Henriques Jr. was a businessperson and banker.
What was Ruben Henriques Jr. known for?
Ruben Henriques Jr. was known for Danish West India Company and Sophienholm.
What nationality was Ruben Henriques Jr.?
Ruben Henriques Jr. was Danish.
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