Jean Zuber (1 May 1773 - 8 August 1852) was an Alsatian industrialist who is primarily known for founding the wallpaper company Zuber & Cie in Rixheim in 1797.[1][2][3] In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for his industrial achievements.[4] He was the grandfather of French landscape painter Henri Zuber.
Jean Zuber | |
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.jpg) Zuber, c. 1840 | |
| Born | Jean Zuber 1 May 1773 |
| Died | 8 August 1852 (aged 79) |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Industrialist |
| Years active | 1797-1852 |
| Known for | Founding Zuber & Cie |
| Spouse |
Elisabeth Spoerlin
(m. 1796) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Henri Zuber (grandson) |
| Honours | Legion of Honour (1834) |
Personal life edit
On 8 August 1796, Zuber married Elisabeth Spoerlin (5 February 1775 - 20 September 1856) and they had two sons:
- Jean Zuber Jr. (1799-1853) who married Adèle Elise Oppermann and had two children; Mélanie Zuber and Jean Henri Zuber.[5][6]
- Frédéric Zuber (1803-1891), who married Amélie Elisabeth Frauger and had one son; Charles Eugène Zuber.[5][6]
Zuber died aged 79 at his residence La Commanderie Park in Rixheim.
References edit
- ^ Création, JWeb. "The ZUBER factory or two centuries of wallpaper". www.zuber.fr. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Zuber: The Art of French Scenic Wallpaper | SFO Museum". www.sfomuseum.org. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "ZUBER – Fifth Avenue". Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "Ministre de la culture - Base Léonore". www2.culture.gouv.fr. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ a b "Family tree of Jean ZUBER". Geneanet. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ a b Mellby, Julie (2014-09-05). "Zuber/Spoerlin family tree". Graphic Arts. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
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