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Emden Company

Former German Charter Company

The Emden Company was a Prussian trading company which was established on 24 May 1751 to trade primarily with the city of Canton in China. Its full name was the Royal Prussian Asiatic Company in Emden to Canton and China (Königlich Preußische Asiatische Compagnie in Emden nach Canton und China), but it was generally known by the shorter name. The company was made possible by the Prussian annexation of the port of Emden in 1744.2 It was founded by Frederick II of Prussia.1 It ceased to exist in 1757.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

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The Emden Company was a Prussian trading company which was established on 24 May 1751 to trade primarily with the city of Canton in China. Its full name was the Royal Prussian Asiatic Company in Emden to Canton and China (Königlich Preußische Asiatische Compagnie in Emden nach Canton und China), but it was generally known by the shorter name.2

The story

Founded by Frederick II of Prussia in 1752.1

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Timeline

  1. 1757Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1752Founded Founded1

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