Caspar Zyli | |
|---|---|
 Zyli c. 1750 | |
| Born | Caspar Zili 8 November 1717 |
| Died | 15 August 1758 (aged 40) St. Gallen, Switzerland |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Other names | Caspar Zili |
| Known for | Founding and leading original predecessor of Wegelin & Co |
| Spouse | Susanna von Orelli (m. 1744) |
| Children | 9 |
Caspar Zyli also spelled Zili (8 November 1717 - 15 August 1778) was a Swiss merchant and banker who co-founded the predecessor of Wegelin & Co, which was Switzerland's oldest private bank until its dissolution. [1]
Zyli, respectively Zili, was born 8 November 1717 in St. Gallen, to Hans Anton Zili (1677-1744), cloth merchant and carrier, and Maria Magdalena Zili (née Meyer). He had a total of fifteen siblings. His family was fairly affluent and belonged to the Notenstein Guild in St. Gallen. [2]
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