Jean Zuber

Jean Zuber (1 May 1773 - 8 August 1852) was an industrialist from Alsace who is primarily known for founding the wallpaper company Zuber & Cie in Rixheim in 1797. In 1834, he was awarded the Legion of Honour for his industrial achievements. He was the grandfather of French landscape painter Henri Zuber.

Personal life
On 8 August 1796, Zuber married Elisabeth Spoerlin (5 February 1775 - 20 September 1856) and they had two sons:


 * Jean Zuber Jr. (1799-1853) who married Adèle Elise Oppermann and had two children; Mélanie Zuber and Jean Henri Zuber.
 * Frédéric Zuber (1803-1891), who married Amélie Elisabeth Frauger and had one son; Charles Eugène Zuber.

Zuber died aged 79 at his residence La Commanderie Park in Rixheim.