Plzeňský průmyslník Otto Weissberger (1864-1944)
Pilsen industrialist Otto Weissberger (1864–1944)

Author(s): Karel Řeháček
Subject(s): Jewish studies, 19th Century, Pre-WW I & WW I (1900 -1919), Interwar Period (1920 - 1939), WW II and following years (1940 - 1949), History of Antisemitism
Published by: Židovské Muzeum v Praze
Keywords: Otto Weissberger; Pilsen; industrialist; anti-Semitism; World War II; resilience;
Summary/Abstract: Otto Weissberger, a prominent industrialist born in 1864, significantly influenced Pilsen's society through his business acumen and social contributions. Despite facing anti-Semitic sentiments, he established a successful factory producing bronze and graphic colors, which became a European leader. Weissberger was deeply involved in various professional and social organizations, advocating for industrial and social progress. His life took a tragic turn during World War II when he and his family were persecuted by the Nazis. Weissberger died in Terezín in 1944, while his wife survived the war but faced post-war challenges. His daughters, Eliška and Anna, were executed for their resistance activities. The family's legacy is preserved through detailed archival research, highlighting their resilience and contributions to Pilsen's history. This study underscores the importance of documenting and preserving the history of Jewish families in Bohemia.

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