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Sosthène Weis, born in 1872, shaped Luxembourg’s early 20th-century identity as both a public architect and prolific painter. His architectural designs and over 5,000 watercolours captured the built and natural landscape of a changing country. Architectural Work Sosthène Weis was born…
Leonardo Del Vecchio was an Italian entrepreneur who built a global eyewear empire—Luxottica—through innovation, strategic acquisition, and vertical integration. Early life and founding journey Born in Milan on 22 May 1935, he spent his childhood in an orphanage after his father’s death and…
Adam Smith, moral philosopher and economist, shaped modern economics through ethical inquiry and market theory. His 18th-century works on sympathy, self-interest, and free markets remain central to economic and societal thought. A student of ideas Born in Kirkcaldy and baptised on…
Keynesian economics is a macroeconomic framework founded by John Maynard Keynes in the 1930s. It emphasises active government involvement to manage aggregate demand, stabilise economic cycles, and support employment during downturns. John Maynard Keynes: How Keynes Reshaped Economic Policy John Maynard…
Alcide De Gasperi was an Italian statesman and founding figure of European integration after World War II, advocating cooperation, stability, and democratic reconstruction. Early life and political emergence Alcide De Gasperi was born on 3 April 1881 in Pieve Tesino, then…
Clémence Boisanté, director of the Luxembourg space at Ceysson & Bénétière, discusses the gallery’s international expansion and its strategic presence in Luxembourg. Can you present your gallery in few words? Ceysson & Bénétière was founded in 2004 by Loïc Bénétière, François and…
On Easter Monday, Luxembourg transforms into a lively hub of craftsmanship and festivity during the Éimaischen festival. The festival, deeply rooted in history, brings together artisans, music, and the famous Péckvillercher whistles. This year, the festival will take place on April 21,…
Founded in the 18th century, Villeroy & Boch’s Luxembourg presence played a central role in shaping European ceramic production. Founding of the Septfontaines ManufactoryIn 1766, Pierre-Joseph Boch, from the Boch family of ceramic manufacturers, expanded the family business by founding a factory…
Established in 1825, Brasserie Emile Mousel & Cie significantly influenced Luxembourg’s brewing industry. Its evolution reflects the nation’s rich beer culture and industrial progress. Founding and Early Development In 1825, Michel Mousel acquired a brewery in Clausen, Luxembourg, and modernized its equipment to…
Luxembourg was once a leading center for rose cultivation, earning international recognition for its exceptional varieties. The country’s rose industry flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries before facing decline. Today, efforts continue to preserve its rich floral heritage. Luxembourg’s…
