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Jean Zuber (1 May 1773 - 8 August 1852) was an industrialist from Alsace who is primarily known for founding the wallpaper company Zuber & Cie in Rixheim in 1797.[1][2][3] In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for his industrial achievements.[4] He was the grandfather of French landscape painter Henri Zuber.

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On 8 August 1796, Zuber married Elisabeth Spoerlin (5 February 1775 - 20 September 1856) and they had two sons:

  • Jean Zuber Jr. (1799-1853) who married Adèle Elise Oppermann and had two children; Mélanie Zuber and Jean Henri Zuber.[5][6]
  • Frédéric Zuber (1803-1891), who married Amélie Elisabeth Frauger and had one son; Charles Eugène Zuber.[5][6]

Zuber died aged 79 at his residence La Commanderie Park in Rixheim.

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