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William Kohl

1820 – 1904

American businessman

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Lived 1820 – 1904 (aged 83–84). William Kohl was an American.

William H. Kohl (1820–1893) was a sea captain, shipowner, shipbuilder, and a founding partner of the Alaska Commercial Company.

Biography A Victoria shipbuilder, he was of Pennsylvania Dutch heritage and a California 49er. An engineer by training, he was also a trader, having made a fortune in Alaska in the fur seal business. His San Mateo, California estate was landscaped by John McLaren. It is now the city's Central Park and houses the San Mateo Arboretum. His mansion, situated near the corner of Fifth and Laurel, served as the first location for the College of San Mateo. He was the father of Charles Frederick Kohl who built Kohl Mansion in Burlingame, California, which has become Mercy High School.

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Born
1820
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Died
1904
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Who was William Kohl?

American businessman

When was William Kohl born?

William Kohl was born in 1820.

When did William Kohl die?

William Kohl died in 1904.

What nationality was William Kohl?

William Kohl was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Kohl

· Wikidata: Q16856966

· DBpedia: William Kohl

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