Jean Curtius
Jean Curtius, also known as Jean De Corte and Juan Curcio, called Curtius (1551 – July 12, 1628) was a Liégeois manufacturer who obtained the monopoly on providing gunpowder to the Spanish army.
Jean Curtius | |
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 Jean Curtius in 1607 | |
| Born | Jean de Corte 1551 Liège, Principality of Liège |
| Died | July 12, 1628 (aged 76–77) |
| Other names | Curtius |
| Occupation | industrialist (arms dealer) |
| Spouse(s) | Pétronille de Brazz |
| Children | Pierre, Michel |
| Parent(s) | Jacques de Corte, Helwy de Doerne |
| Relatives | 3 brothers |
The mansion he built on the banks of the Meuse in Liège is now the Curtius Museum.
Photo gallery
Maison Curtius, c. 1642 . 
Curtius Museum, as restored in 2003 .
Rear facade of the Maison Curtius .
The gate of Curtius's La Cavada factory in Cantabria, Spain (1890) .
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