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Georg Karg

German entrepreneur (1888-1972) · Germany · On the map · Founders · Died at 84

Georg Karg was a German businessman in the department store industry. After rising in the employ of the Hermann Tietz Department Stores, Karg took over the company when it was Aryanized, that is forcibly transferred to non-Jewish owners under the Nazis.

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After the Jewish owners were forced out, Karg was appointed managing director, running the stores under the name Hertie.

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Country
Germany
Category
Founders
Type
Founder
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1888 to 1972 · aged 84