Richard Steiff
Richard Steiff (7 February 1877 – 30 March 1939) was a German designer, known for creating one of the first teddy bears. In 1897, he joined Steiff, a stuffed toy company founded in his hometown Giengen by his aunt Margarete Steiff, and became integral to its growth as a global toy company.
Richard Steiff | |
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| Born | 7 February 1877 Giengen, Germany |
| Died | 30 March 1939 (aged 62) Jackson, Michigan, United States |
| Nationality | German |
| Occupation(s) | Designer and inventor |
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