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Simon Hirschland Bank

Former bank in Essen, Germany

The Simon Hirschland Bank was founded in 1841 in Essen, Germany, by Simon Hirschland (1807-1885), who started his business as a merchant, and over the years began to lend money. The banking business began in 1841; Simon Hirschland also traded in wool, meat, pelts, nails, copper, lead and cattle, from 1 Weber Street.2 It ceased to exist in 1938.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1841Founded1
  • HeadquartersEssen1

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Bankhaus Simon Hirschland Essen
Photo: Wiki05, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons3

The Simon Hirschland Bank was founded in 1841 in Essen, Germany, by Simon Hirschland (1807-1885), who started his business as a merchant, and over the years began to lend money. The banking business began in 1841; Simon Hirschland also traded in wool, meat, pelts, nails, copper, lead and cattle, from 1 Weber Street.2

The story

Founded by Simon Hirschland in 1841.1

Leadership

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Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt1

Timeline

  1. 1938Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1841Founded Founded1

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