Birthdate: 1822 AD
Birthplace: Rimpar
Died: November 17, 1855
Henry Lehman was a German-born American businessman who founded Lehman Brothers, originally a cotton and fabrics shop that grew into a large finance firm under his brothers’ descendants. He emigrated to the United States in 1844 and opened a dry goods store in Montgomery, Alabama. With his brothers, the firm evolved into Lehman Brothers, focusing on trading and dealing with cotton farmers. Henry’s business acumen and friendly approach to farmers helped establish a prosperous venture, which later became a major part of the firm’s operations.
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