Walter Niederhauser
Walter Niederhauser (born July 2, 1898 in Eriswil , † January 1, 1985 in Zurich , resident in Eriswil) was a Swiss chocolate manufacturer .
Life
Walter Niederhauser was born on July 2, 1898 in Eriswil as the son of Andreas Niederhauser and Elise, born Studer. After Niederhauser had completed an apprenticeship as a pastry chef , he gained several years of professional experience at home and abroad, including four years each in Finland and Sweden and one year in Italy . As a result, Niederhauser attended German technical schools and acquired the German championship title. He then went on study trips to England and France .
In 1931 Niederhauser opened a chocolate factory in Zurich's old town , which was relocated to Zurich's Hardquartier a year later due to lack of space. In 1947, the factory finally moved to Herzogenbuchsee . After primarily semi-finished products were initially produced, the company then also produced finished products under the name "Niederhauser-Schokolade" .
Walter Niederhauser married Josephine Rosa, the daughter of Johann Paul Geser, in 1947. He died on January 1, 1985 at the age of 86 in Zurich.
literature
- Chronicle of the municipalities of the canton of Bern, Volume 1, 1951, page 852 f.
Web links
- Stephanie Summermatter: Niederhauser, Walter. In: Historical Lexicon of Switzerland .
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SURNAME | Niederhauser, Walter |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Swiss chocolate manufacturer |
DATE OF BIRTH | July 2, 1898 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Eriswil |
DATE OF DEATH | January 1, 1985 |
Place of death | Zurich |