Josef Zerwes
Josef Zerwes (born February 2, 1836 in Asbach , † February 27, 1901 in Mülheim an der Ruhr ) was a German businessman and director of the Friedrich Wilhelms-Hütte (FWH) in Mülheim an der Ruhr.
Live and act
From 1869 to 1901 Josef Zerwes was commercial director of the Friedrich Wilhelms-Hütte in Mülheim an der Ruhr. Together with the technical director Joseph Schlink , he managed to lead the company through difficult economic times. Interested in the well-being of his employees, he supported the establishment of Actien-Baugesellschaft in 1872 to create inexpensive living space for the workers in the hut. In public life themselves Zerwes committed as Mülheim city councilor , honorary councilor , member of the district council and chairman (1892-1901) of the Chamber of Commerce Mülheim-Oberhausen.
literature
- Ilse Barleben : Mülheim ad Ruhr. Contributions to its history from the city elevation to the founding years . Mülheim an der Ruhr 1959, p. 278.
- Mülheimer Jahrbuch 1961, pp. 117–119.
- Mülheimer Jahrbuch 1966, p. 189.
Other sources
- City archive Mülheim an der Ruhr, inventory 1550 No. 163
- City archive Mülheim an der Ruhr, holdings 1440
- City archive Mülheim an der Ruhr, holdings 1311/3/1
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Zerwes, Josef |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German businessman and director of the Friedrich Wilhelms-Hütte |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 2, 1836 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Asbach (Westerwald) |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 27, 1901 |
| Place of death | Mülheim an der Ruhr |