Alfred Krupp

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Alfred Krupp
Born(1812-04-26)26 April 1812
Died14 July 1887(1887-07-14) (aged 75)
Other namesThe Cannon King
OrganizationKrupp company
Known forInnovations in steel and manufacturing of arms

Alfred Krupp (born Alfried Felix Alwyn Krupp; 26 April 1812 – 14 July 1887) was a German steel manufacturer and inventor, and also the largest arms supplier of his era, which earned him the nickname "The Cannon King". He was the head of the Krupp company, known today as ThyssenKrupp.

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