Alfred Toepfer
German businessman (1894-1993) · Germany · On the map · Business Professionals · Died at 99
Alfred Carl Toepfer was a German entrepreneur, owner of the company Toepfer International and founder of the Alfred Toepfer Foundation. He helped to shape the original internal markets of the European Coal and Steel Community, and was a philanthropist known for his celebration of the arts, sciences, and nature.
Alfred Toepfer is read about 25 times a day, in 5 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 24 September 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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Site of the Free German Youth Day in 1913 which Toepfer attended. After acquiring the land, in 1963 Toepfer held an anniversary marking the event, and at the 75th anniversary in 1988, encouraged the youth to embrace European unity.
The Hamburgische Staatsoper was reconstructed following World War II with the help of Toepfer's foundations.Awards
About this person
Country
Germany
Category
Business Professionals
Type
Business Professional
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1894 to 1993 · aged 99
