Lorenz Zuckermandel
Lorenz Zuckermandel (18 February 1847 – 6 January 1928) was a German banker, investor, founder, and translator; among other things, of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. Born the poor son of a farmer in Bürglein, located in the district of Ansbach, he eventually became part of Berlin's financial establishment in the second half of the 19th century and joined the ranks of the bourgeoisie at the time.
Lorenz Zuckermandel | |
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Photograph of Lorenz Zuckermandel in 1901 | |
| Born | 18 February 1847 |
| Died | 6 January 1928 (aged 80) |
| Known for | translating the Divine Comedy into German |
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