Sir Jacob Behrens | |
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| Born | Jacob Behrens 13 November 1806 Bad Pyrmont, Germany |
| Died | 22 April 1889 (aged 82) Torquay, England |
| Nationality | British / German |
| Known for | Textile merchant Educator Philanthropist |
Sir Jacob Behrens (13 November 1806 – 22 April 1889) was an Anglo–German textile merchant.[1] His company, Sir Jacob Behrens & Son Ltd., was established in 1834 and still operates today.[2] Behrens was Jewish and was a prominent member of the Anglo-Jewish Association.[3][4]
- ^ "Jacob Behrens". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
- ^ "Official website". The Sir Jacob Behrens group. Retrieved 23 December 2008.
- ^ "Sir Jacob Behrens". Jewish Encyclopedia. Retrieved 23 November 2008.
- ^ "Sir Jacob Behrens 1806-1889 | Making Their Mark: Bradford Jewish".