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Alfred Krupp, German industrialist and armaments manufacturer, 1886
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Alfred Krupp, German industrialist and armaments manufacturer, 1886
Alfred Krupp, German industrialist and armaments manufacturer, 1886. In 1826, aged only 14, Alfred Krupp (1812-1887) took over the steel-making factory founded by his father Friedrich. He made a fortune supplying steel rails to the expanding German railway network and cannon to the army. At the time of the Franco-Prussian War, Krupps company was known as the Arsenal of the Reich and by the time of Alfreds death the firm employed some 40, 000 people
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This print captures Alfred Krupp, the renowned German industrialist and armaments manufacturer, in 1886. At just 14 years old, Krupp took over his father's steel-making factory in 1826 and went on to build a vast fortune supplying steel rails to Germany's expanding railway network as well as cannons for the army. During the Franco-Prussian War, Krupp's company earned the moniker "Arsenal of the Reich" highlighting its pivotal role in war production. By the time of his death, Alfred had transformed his father's small enterprise into a powerhouse employing an impressive workforce of around 40,000 people. In this portrait engraving from Oxford Science Archive, we see a distinguished man with a thick beard representing both power and wisdom. His presence exudes confidence and determination that propelled him to become one of Germany's most influential entrepreneurs during the Industrial Revolution. This print not only showcases Alfred Krupp but also symbolizes an era marked by rapid industrialization and technological advancements. It serves as a reminder of how individuals like Krupp played vital roles in shaping their countries' destinies through their innovative contributions to industries such as iron and steel manufacturing. As we gaze upon this image, we are transported back to nineteenth-century Germany—a time when men like Alfred Krupp were at the forefront of revolutionizing trade and industry while leaving an indelible mark on history.
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