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Founding of Bertelsmann Verlag
- When
- 1 July 1835
- Where
- Gütersloh, Prussia
Carl Bertelsmann established the publishing house in Gütersloh on 1 July 1835, operating as a religious printer and publisher.
The event occurred in Gütersloh, located in the Westphalian Basin. Carl Bertelsmann founded the entity as a religious printer and publisher. The specific date of 1 July 1835 is supported by source evidence, marking the origin of the firm in its Prussian administrative context.
Sources
- Bertelsmann Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-02
- Gütersloh Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-29
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