Izrael Poznański
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Izrael Kalman Poznański (25 August 1833–28 April 1900) was a Polish-Jewish businessman, textile magnate and philanthropist in Łódź, Congress Poland (part of the Russian Empire), and the husband of Eleonora Hertz Poznańska.[1] The mausoleum of Izrael and his wife, Eleonora Hertz, on the New Jewish Cemetery has been described as "probably the largest Jewish grave monument in the world".[2] The mausoleum and mosaic covering the inside of the dome were restored in 1993.
Izrael Poznański | |
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Born | (1833-08-25)August 25, 1833 |
Died | April 28, 1900(1900-04-28) (aged 66) Łódź, Kingdom of Poland, Russian Empire |
Nationality | Polish |
Occupation | Textile manufacturer |
Years active | 1852–1900 |
Known for | Manufaktura, Poznański Palace |
Together with Ludwik Geyer and Karol Scheibler, he was counted among the three "Kings of Cotton" in Łódź.[3] His complex of mills in Łódź, Poland, have been turned into the 69-hectare (170-acre) Manufaktura mixed-use development, including a mall, 3 museums, a multiplex cinema, a hotel, and restaurants.