biography
pronunciation:
[tsiys]
| sex:
| male
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| lived:
| (1816–88)
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| biography:
| Optician and industrialist, born in Weimar, C Germany. In 1846 he established at Jena the factory which became noted for the production of lenses, microscopes, field glasses, and other optical instruments. His business was organized on a system whereby the workers had a share in the profits. |
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