Private company

Richard Petersen

Richard Petersen is a former print company in Hannover, Germany, founded in 1896.¹ It is headquartered in Hanover.¹

Die Richard Petersen GmbH in Hannover war eine 1896 gegründete Druckerei, Buchbinderei und Großbuchdruckerei unter Verwendung von Stereotypien sowie ein Verlag.² From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Apr 1, 1896Founded¹

Industryprinting industry¹
HeadquartersHanover, Germany¹
Legal formpartnership¹

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The story

Founded by Richard Petersen on Apr 1, 1896.¹

Leadership

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FounderRichard Petersen¹

Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

Hans Lückenhaus

Former owners and parents

Richard Petersen 1896 to 1941

From Wikidata.¹

Timeline

Apr 1, 1896Founded Founded¹
1896Acquired Acquired by Richard Petersen¹

Sources

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WikidataRichard Petersen on Wikidata
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WikipediaRichard Petersen on the German Wikipedia
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Wikimedia CommonsRichard Petersen photo by Tim Rademacher, CC BY-SA 4.0