Veit Hans Schnorr von Carolsfeld

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Veit Hans Schnorr von Carolsfeld
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BornMarch 15, 1644
DiedJanuary 26, 1715(1715-01-26) (aged 70)
Other namesGerman
OccupationMining magnate

Veit Hans Schnorr (15 March 1644 in Schneeberg, Saxony - 26 January 1715 in Schneeberg) was a German iron and cobalt magnate.


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