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Founding of Wedgwood

Founding of Wedgwood
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Wedgwood is an English fine china, porcelain and luxury accessories manufacturer that was founded on 1 May 1759 by the potter and entrepreneur Josiah Wedgwood and was first incorporated in 1895 as Josiah Wedgwood and Sons Ltd.

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  1. Founding of Vacheron Constantin1755
  2. Founding of Guinness1759
  3. Founding of Wedgwood (this page)1759
  4. Founding of Lloyd's Register1760
  5. Founding of Faber-Castell1761
  6. Founding of Barings Bank1762

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