Lion Philips

Lion Philips (29 October 1794 28 December 1866) was a Dutch tobacco merchant. He is the grandfather of Gerard and Anton Philips of Philips Electronics, and was a financial supporter of Karl Marx.

Lion Philips
Born(1794-10-29)October 29, 1794
DiedDecember 28, 1866(1866-12-28) (aged 72)
NationalityDutch
OccupationTobacco merchant
Known forSupporting Karl Marx
SpouseSophie Pressburg
ChildrenFrederik Philips
Parent(s)Benjamin Philips
Lea Hartog
RelativesNanette Salomons Cohen (mother-in-law)
Henriette Pressburg (sister-in-law)
Karl Marx (nephew)
Anton Philips (grandson)
Gerard Philips (grandson)
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