Horten, Alfons

Alfons Horten (f1.1900-1930) was a German businessman at Hagendingen, in Lorraine, connected with the Thyssen steelworks, either as an employee or on a retainer basis. He bore the title "Bergassessor," and was largely concerned with the purchase of ores, mines, and mining concessions. His field of activities extended throughout Europe and into Western Asia. His son Alfons Horten, (b.1907) was subsequently (1976) an industrialist at Duisdorf near Bonn.

From the guide to the Alfons Horten Papers, 1905-1926, (Washington State University Libraries Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections)

German businessman.

From the description of Papers, 1905-1926. (Washington State University). WorldCat record id: 29853240