About Wilhelm Grillo
Lived 1819 – 1889 (aged 69). Wilhelm Grillo was a German entrepreneur.
Wilhelm Theodor Grillo (15 October 1819 – 23 January 1889) was a German entrepreneur and industrialist.
Biography The family tomb of Wilhelm Grillo, adorned with a marble angel sculpture, is located in Düsseldorf's North Cemetery.
Born in Essen, Germany, in 1819 as the elder son of merchant Wilhelm Grillo, Wilhelm attended high school and completed a commercial apprenticeship.
Grillo was married to Catharina Kolkmann (1820–1895) from 1843. The couple had nine children: four daughters and five sons, including Wilhelm (1845–1888), Julius (1849–1911), Friedrich (1858–1919), and August (1861–1895).
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Who was Wilhelm Grillo?
German entrepreneur (1819-1889)
When was Wilhelm Grillo born?
Wilhelm Grillo was born on 15 October 1819 in Essen.
When did Wilhelm Grillo die?
Wilhelm Grillo died on 21 January 1889 in Düsseldorf.
What was Wilhelm Grillo's occupation?
Wilhelm Grillo was an entrepreneur.
What nationality was Wilhelm Grillo?
Wilhelm Grillo was German.
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