François Boch
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François Boch founded a pottery in Audun-le-Tiche
in Lorraine
in 1748. Approximately 36 years later, Nicholas Villeroy did the same in Frauenberg
. In order to compete successfully with British imports, Villeroy and Boch merged in 1836. In 1900, Villeroy & Boch
employed 1,000 workers.
Audun-le-Tiche
Audun-le-Tiche is a commune in the Moselle department in Lorraine in north-eastern France.-Location and rail links:Audun-le-Tiche is located adjacent to Esch-sur-Alzette, on the border with Luxembourg, and close to the borders of Germany, and Belgium....
in Lorraine
Lorraine (région)
Lorraine is one of the 27 régions of France. The administrative region has two cities of equal importance, Metz and Nancy. Metz is considered to be the official capital since that is where the regional parliament is situated...
in 1748. Approximately 36 years later, Nicholas Villeroy did the same in Frauenberg
Frauenberg
Frauenberg may refer to:* Frauenberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, in Germany* Frauenberg, Austria, in Austria* Frauenberg, Moselle, a commune of the Moselle department in France* Hluboká nad Vltavou, a town in South Bohemia, known as Frauenberg in German...
. In order to compete successfully with British imports, Villeroy and Boch merged in 1836. In 1900, Villeroy & Boch
Villeroy & Boch
Villeroy & Boch is a large manufacturer of ceramics with the company headquarters located in Mettlach, Germany.-Company history:The company began in the tiny French village of Audun le Tiche, where François Boch set up a pottery company with his three sons in 1748. Later, the company moved to...
employed 1,000 workers.