Vilmos ZSOLNAY
Hungary

(1828 - 1900)
Vilmos Zsolnay (19 April 1828 in Pécs – 23 March 1900 in Pécs) was a Hungarian industrialist and entrepreneur. As the director of the Zsolnay porcelain manufacture he introduced new materials and inventions into the manufacture of pottery and ceramics and led the company to world-wide recognition.