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19th-century entrepreneurs

60 published records, arranged alphabetically. Each entry is published only where a named source supports it.

Alexander MackenzieAuthor · BooksAlexander Mackenzie (1822–1892) was a Canadian politician, journalist and entrepreneur.
Alfonso BialettiDesigner · Modern designAlfonso Bialetti (1888–1970) was a Italy inventor, entrepreneur and designer.
Alfred EisenstaedtPhotographer · PhotographyAlfred Eisenstaedt (1898–1995) was a Germany photographer, photojournalist and journalist.
Alfred NobelPhotographer · PhotographyAlfred Nobel (1833–1896) was a Sweden chemist, industrialist and philanthropist.
Antoine PatekArtist · WatchesAntoine Patek (1812–1877) was a Switzerland watchmaker and entrepreneur.
Antonio BernocchiDesigner · Modern designAntonio Bernocchi (1859–1930) was an Italian dressmaker, entrepreneur and designer.
Archer Milton HuntingtonAuthor · BooksArcher Milton Huntington was an American entrepreneur, bibliophile, writer, poet, archaeologist and art collector (1870–1955). He was born at New York City and died at Bethel.
Battista FarinaDesigner · Modern designBattista Farina (1893–1966) was a Italy entrepreneur, racing automobile driver and designer.
Bernard NatanPerson · Film memorabiliaBernard Natan was a French and Romanian entrepreneur, film producer, businessperson, film director and screenwriter (1886–1942). He was born at Iași and died at Auschwitz.
Bertie Charles ForbesAuthor · BooksBertie Charles Forbes was an American journalist, entrepreneur, writer, editor and publisher (1880–1954). He was born at New Deer and died at New York City.
Carl LaemmlePerson · Film memorabiliaCarl Laemmle (1867–1939) was an American entrepreneur, producer and actor.
Carl ZeissPhotographer · PhotographyCarl Zeiss (1816–1888) was a Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach entrepreneur, photographer and physicist.
Charles Francis Adams Jr.Author · BooksCharles Francis Adams Jr. was an American military officer, historian, businessperson, writer, soldier and army officer (1835–1915). He was born at Boston and died at Washington, D.C.
Charlotte GuestAuthor · BooksCharlotte Guest (1812–1895) was a translator, linguist and entrepreneur.
Coco ChanelDesigner · FashionCoco Chanel (1883–1971) was a France fashion designer, textile designer and business executive.
Colonel SandersAuthor · BooksColonel Sanders (1890–1980) was an American cook, restaurateur and entrepreneur.
Corradino D'AscanioDesigner · Modern designCorradino D'Ascanio (1891–1981) was a Italy military flight engineer, inventor and designer.
Edmond de la FontaineAuthor · BooksEdmond de la Fontaine (1823–1891) was a Luxembourgish poet, writer and lawyer.
Elwood HaynesAuthor · BooksElwood Haynes was an American entrepreneur, inventor, racing automobile driver and writer (1857–1925). He was born at Portland and died at Kokomo.
Emile BerlinerPerson · Music memorabiliaEmile Berliner (1851–1929) was an American inventor, entrepreneur and industrialist.
Émile Étienne GuimetPerson · Music memorabiliaÉmile Étienne Guimet was a French art collector, archaeologist, industrialist, composer, writer and entrepreneur (1836–1918). He was born at Lyon and died at Fleurieu-sur-Saône.
Émile GalléDesigner · Modern designÉmile Gallé (1846–1904) was a France glass artist, cabinetmaker and ceramicist.
Emilie Louise FlögeDesigner · FashionEmilie Louise Flöge (1874–1952) was a Austria fashion designer, model and art collector.
Ferdinand de LessepsAuthor · BooksFerdinand de Lesseps was a French diplomat, entrepreneur, writer and engineer (1805–1894). He was born at Versailles and died at Guilly.
François HennebiqueDesigner · DesignFrançois Hennebique was a French entrepreneur, engineer, architect, editor and contractor (1842–1921). He was born at Neuville-Saint-Vaast and died at Paris.
Franz Josef PoppDesigner · Modern designFranz Josef Popp (1886–1954) was a Austria engineer, entrepreneur and designer.
Gustave EiffelDesigner · DesignGustave Eiffel was a French architect, entrepreneur, engineer and general contractor (1832–1923). He was born at Dijon and died at Paris.
Hans WilsdorfArtist · WatchesHans Wilsdorf (1881–1960) was a United Kingdom watchmaker and entrepreneur.
Henri ChapronDesigner · Modern designHenri Chapron was a French entrepreneur and designer (1886–1978). He was born at Nouan-le-Fuzelier and died at 17th arrondissement of Paris.
Henri Deutsch de la MeurthePerson · Music memorabiliaHenri Deutsch de la Meurthe was a French entrepreneur, patron of the arts and composer (1846–1919). He was born at La Villette and died at Romainville Château.
Henry DunantAuthor · BooksHenry Dunant (1828–1910) was a Switzerland entrepreneur, writer and founder.
Henry FordAuthor · BooksHenry Ford was an American entrepreneur, inventor, writer, politician, racing automobile driver and journalist (1863–1947). He was born at Springwells Township and died at Dearborn.
Hugo BossDesigner · FashionHugo Boss (1885–1948) was a German Empire entrepreneur and fashion designer.
Immanuel NobelDesigner · DesignImmanuel Nobel (1801–1872) was a Sweden architect, inventor and engineer.
Jimmie DavisPerson · Music memorabiliaJimmie Davis (1899–2000) was an American singer-songwriter, composer and singer.
John Logie BairdAuthor · BooksJohn Logie Baird was a British physicist, entrepreneur, writer and inventor (1888–1946). He was born at Helensburgh and died at Bexhill-on-Sea.
Joseph WhitworthDesigner · Modern designJoseph Whitworth (1804–1887) was a United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland engineer, entrepreneur and inventor.
Julius WolffAuthor · BooksJulius Wolff was a German poet, writer, entrepreneur and editing staff (1834–1910). He was born at Quedlinburg and died at Charlottenburg.
King Camp GilletteAuthor · BooksKing Camp Gillette was an American entrepreneur, inventor, salesperson and writer (1855–1932). He was born at Fond du Lac and died at Los Angeles.
Liu EAuthor · BooksLiu E (1857–1909) was an anthropologist, poet and archaeologist.
Louis LumièrePerson · Film memorabiliaLouis Lumière was a French inventor, engineer, film director, photographer, entrepreneur and chemist (1864–1948). He was born at Besançon and died at Bandol.
Louis VuittonDesigner · FashionLouis Vuitton (1821–1892) was a France designer, entrepreneur and businessperson.
Lucien FabreAuthor · BooksLucien Fabre was a French writer, industrialist, engineer, poet and entrepreneur (1889–1952). He was born at Pampelonne and died at 15th arrondissement of Paris.
Margarete SteiffDesigner · Modern designMargarete Steiff was a designer, tailor and entrepreneur (1847–1909). She was born at Giengen an der Brenz.
Nellie BlyAuthor · BooksNellie Bly was an American writer, journalist, novelist, inventor, suffragist and entrepreneur (1864–1922). She was born at Burrell Township and died at New York City.
Ole Kirk ChristiansenDesigner · Modern designOle Kirk Christiansen (1891–1958) was a Kingdom of Denmark carpenter, entrepreneur and founder.
Oscar Hammerstein IPerson · Music memorabiliaOscar Hammerstein I was an American composer, theatrical producer, songwriter, entrepreneur and theaterintendant (1847–1919). He was born at Szczecin and died at Manhattan.
Ove ArupDesigner · DesignOve Arup was a British engineer, entrepreneur and architect (1895–1988). He was born at Newcastle upon Tyne and died at London.
Paul ReuterAuthor · BooksPaul Reuter was a journalist, writer, publisher and entrepreneur (1816–1899). He was born at Kassel and died at Nice.
Percival LowellAuthor · BooksPercival Lowell (1855–1916) was an American astronomer, mathematician and businessperson.
Sophia GoudstikkerPhotographer · PhotographySophia Goudstikker was a Dutch photographer, suffragist, entrepreneur, jurist and feminist (1865–1924). She was born at Rotterdam and died at Munich.
Sven Gustaf WingqvistDesigner · Modern designSven Gustaf Wingqvist (1876–1953) was a Sweden inventor, entrepreneur and designer.
Thomas AndrewsDesigner · Modern designThomas Andrews (1873–1912) was a United Kingdom marine architect, entrepreneur and designer.
Thomas BurberryDesigner · FashionThomas Burberry (1835–1926) was a United Kingdom entrepreneur and fashion designer.
Thomas EdisonPerson · Film memorabiliaThomas Edison (1847–1931) was a United States engineer, inventor and entrepreneur.
Wallace HarrisonDesigner · DesignWallace Harrison was an American architect and entrepreneur (1895–1981). He was born at Worcester and died at New York City.
Walther RathenauAuthor · BooksWalther Rathenau (1867–1922) was a German politician, engineer and writer.
William FoxPerson · Film memorabiliaWilliam Fox (1879–1952) was a United States film producer, entrepreneur and geologist.
Wilson MiznerAuthor · BooksWilson Mizner (1876–1933) was an American screenwriter, writer and playwright.
Zhang ShichuanPerson · Film memorabiliaZhang Shichuan (1890–1954) was a Chinese entrepreneur, film director and film producer.

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