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Ignaz Kreidl | |
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| Born | December 11, 1869[1] Gratzen, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | May 21, 1947 (aged 77) New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | University of Vienna |
| Known for | Rare earths, Glass, Enamels |
Ignaz Kreidl (December 11, 1869 – May 21, 1947)[1] was a chemist and industrialist living in Vienna, Austria.[2]
He held numerous patents related to the production and use of rare earths and the production of glass, enamels, and synthetic resins.
In addition to founding the chemical company Vereinigte Chemischen Fabriken (VCF), he became a major shareholder in J. Schreiber & Neffen, a leading glass manufacturer.
In the 1930s Kreidl became a target of the National Socialists. During the Anschluss his wife Eva died, and his possessions were confiscated. Kreidl and his three sons were able to leave Austria and emigrate to the United States. After the end of World War II they were able to reclaim some of his business assets.
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