About Ulman Stromer
Lived 1329 – 1407 (aged 78). Ulman Stromer was a German merchant, patrician, papermaker, author and politician, known for Nuremberg.
Ulman Stromer (6 January 1329 – 3 April 1407) was a German long-distance trader, factory owner and councillor of Nuremberg, then a free imperial city of the Holy Roman Empire. He ran the family enterprise, one of the largest of the prospering trade center, from 1370 until his death by the plague in 1407.
In 1390, he established the first permanent paper mill north of the Alps, at the Pegnitz river not far from the city.:
Stromer decided to start a paper-mill after he recognised the success that this business was having in Italy. In order to secure the know-how he employed the Italian brothers Marco and Francisco di Marchia and their boy Bartolomeo, bringing them to Nuremberg.
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Who was Ulman Stromer?
trader and councillor of Nuremberg
When was Ulman Stromer born?
Ulman Stromer was born on 6 January 1329 in Nuremberg.
When did Ulman Stromer die?
Ulman Stromer died on 3 April 1407 in Nuremberg.
What was Ulman Stromer's occupation?
Ulman Stromer was a merchant, patrician, papermaker, author and politician.
What was Ulman Stromer known for?
Ulman Stromer was known for Nuremberg.
What nationality was Ulman Stromer?
Ulman Stromer was German.
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