Carl Fürstenberg

Carl Fürstenberg (28 August 1850 – 9 February 1933) was one of the most prominent German bankers of the late nineteenth and early twentieth century, and was responsible for the revival of the German mining industry during his era.

[1] Fürstenberg was born on 28 August 1850 to Jewish parents in Danzig (Gdańsk).

While working at a West Prussian textile mill throughout his childhood, he apprenticed under local banker R. Damme.

Fuerstenberg was involved in the development of the diamond industry in German South West Africa (now Namibia).

[2] In 1901, Fürstenberg received the Cross of Commander with Star of the Order of Franz Joseph.