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Trowitzsch & Sohn

Trowitzsch & Sohn is a book publisher based in Chojna, founded in 1711, dissolved in 1945.1 It was founded by Gottfried Heinichen.1 Its chief executive is Eugen Trowitzsch (since 1877).1

Trowitzsch & Sohn waren Buchverlage in Küstrin, Frankfurt (Oder) und Berlin von 1711 bis 1945.2 From the German Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1711Founded1
  • HeadquartersChojna, German Reich1

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The story

Founded by Gottfried Heinichen in 1711.1

Leadership

Who has led Trowitzsch & Sohn, and when. Pick a name to see everywhere that person has worked.

Chief executive

  1. Gustav Mütterlein1833–1852
  2. Gustav Mütterlein1862–1877
  3. Eugen Trowitzsch1877–now
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Subsidiaries and ownership

Former owners and parents

  • Carl Ferdinand Sigismund Trowitzsch until 1830
  • Gottfried Heinichen 1711 to 1738
  • Eugen Rudolph George Trowitzsch 1851 to 1867

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 1945Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1877New chief executive Eugen Trowitzsch becomes CEO1
  3. 1851Acquired Acquired by Eugen Rudolph George Trowitzsch1
  4. 1833New chief executive Gustav Mütterlein becomes CEO1
  5. 1711Acquired Acquired by Gottfried Heinichen1
  6. 1711Founded Founded1

Sources

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