Bernhard Wolff
Bernhard Wolff (3 March 1811 – 11 May 1879) was a German media mogul. He was editor of the Vossische Zeitung, founder of the National Zeitung (1848–1938), and founder of Wolffs Telegraphisches Bureau (1849–1934), one of the first press agencies in Europe and one of the three great European telegraph monopolies until the World War II-era, the other two being the English Reuters and the French Havas.[1]
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| Born | Bernhard Wolff 3 March 1811 |
| Died | 11 May 1879 (age 68) |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | –editor of the Vossische Zeitung –founder of the National Zeitung –founder of Wolffs Telegraphisches Bureau |
Biography
The second son of a Jewish banker, Wolff lived and died in Berlin. His grave is preserved in the Jewish cemetery on Schönhauser Allee in Berlin's Prenzlauer Berg neighborhood.
References
- Britannica: "Wolff Telegraphic Bureau" October 23, 2017
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