Bendix Hallenstein | |
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| Born | c. 24 January 1835 Bisperode, Duchy of Brunswick, Germany |
| Died | 6 January 1905 (aged 69–70) Dunedin, New Zealand |
| Known for | Founding Hallenstein Brothers Founding D.I.C. |
| Spouse |
Mary Mountain (m. 1861) |
| Relatives | Willi Fels (nephew and son-in-law) Charles Brasch (great-grandson) |
Bendix Hallenstein (c. 24 January 1835 – 6 January 1905) was a German-born Jewish merchant, statesman, and manufacturer from Dunedin, New Zealand. He is best known for founding the retail clothing store Hallensteins, which still bears his name, and is now part of the Hallensteins Glassons group. He also founded the D.I.C. department store in Dunedin in 1884.