Richard Steiff
German toy inventor (1877–1939) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Richard Steiff (7 February 1877 – 30 March 1939)[1] was a German designer, known for creating one of the first teddy bears. In 1897, he joined Steiff, a stuffed toy company founded in his hometown Giengen by his aunt Margarete Steiff, and became integral to its growth as a global toy company.[2][3]
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Richard Steiff | |
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Born | (1877-02-07)7 February 1877 |
Died | 30 March 1939(1939-03-30) (aged 62) Jackson, Michigan, United States |
Nationality | German |
Occupation(s) | Designer and inventor |
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