Vilmos Zsolnay

1828–1900 (age 72)

Biography

Vilmos Zsolnay (19 April 1828 in Pécs – 23 March 1900 in Pécs) was a Hungarian industrialist and entrepreneur. As the director of the Zsolnay porcelain manufacture he introduced new materials and inventions into the manufacture of pottery and ceramics and led the company to world-wide recognition.