Bernhard Blumenfeld
Bernhard Blumenfeld (* 14. May 1846 in Burgsteinfurt as Baruch Blumenfeld ; † 9. April 1919 in Hamburg ) was a German Wholesale - merchant and shipowner .
In 1871, Blumenfeld opened as the sole owner a coal trade called agency and commission business in mining products, ferrous metals, coal etc. in Hamburg, which developed into an important company and its own shipping company with a focus on shipping and fuel trading in the Hanseatic city. Blumenfeld was one of the largest coal exporters in Hamburg.
One of his sons was Otto Blumenfeld , and one grandson was Erik Blumenfeld . His daughter Clara Blumenfeld worked as a painter and illustrator.
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- Short biography of Bernhard Blumenfeld
- Company history
- Further biographical information on Bernhard Blumenfeld
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|---|---|
| SURNAME | Blumenfeld, Bernhard |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Blumenfeld, Baruch (maiden name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German wholesale merchant and shipowner |
| DATE OF BIRTH | May 14, 1846 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Burgsteinfurt |
| DATE OF DEATH | April 9, 1919 |
| Place of death | Hamburg |