Jean Zuber


Jean Zuber was an industrialist from Alsace who is primarily known for founding the wallpaper company Zuber & Cie in Rixheim in 1797. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for his industrial achievements. He was the grandfather of French landscape painter Henri Zuber.

Personal life

On 8 August 1796, Zuber married Elisabeth Spoerlin and they had two sons:
Zuber died aged 79 at his residence La Commanderie Park in Rixheim.