Ernst Leitz – Leica

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Ernst Leitz was a German optical engineer and industrialist, founder of the Ernst Leitz GmbH in Wetzlar, known for producing Leica cameras. During World War II, his company supplied optical equipment to the German military. Notably, the Leitz family helped Jewish employees escape Nazi Germany through employment overseas.

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Posted May 16, 2025 (updated June 9, 2025) by Patrick

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