Adolf Bühler
Adolf Bühler | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adolf Bühler August 11, 1822 |
| Died | October 22, 1896 (aged 74) |
| Nationality | Swiss |
| Occupation(s) | Industrialist, iron founder, philanthropist |
| Known for | Founding and leading Bühler Group |
| Spouse |
Maria Seline Naef
(m. 1868; died 1896) |
| Children | 5, including Adolf Jr. |
Adolf Bühler also Adolf Bühler-Naef (/bɒɒhlər/ boo-hler August 11, 1822 - October 20, 1896) was a Swiss industrialist and philanthropist. In 1860, Bühler founded an iron foundry, bearing his name, which would evolve into Bühler Group, a leading technology concern with over 140 locations worldwide. He is the patriarch of the Bühler family which has an estimated net worth of CHF 3.5-4 billions (2022).