Margarete Steiff date of birth:
July 24, 1847
How old was Margarete Steiff when died?
61
Where was Margarete Steiff born?
Giengen, Germany
When did Margarete Steiff die?
May 9, 1909
Where did Margarete Steiff die?
Giengen, Germany
Margarete Steiff distinctive features:
Disabled by polio contracted as a toddler
What is Margarete Steiff nationality?
German
What is Margarete Steiff's occupation?
Seamtress and toymaker
Margarete Steiff claim to fame:
Founder of the Steiff toy company, creator of the Teddy Bear
Margarete Steiff family:
Richard Steiff (nephew)
Short Biography
Margarete Steiff (July 24, 1847 - May 9, 1909), was a seamstress who in 1880 founded Margarete Steiff GmbH, making toy stuffed animals.